Claudia Timnea

Statiunea Baile Herculane

Staiunea este situat pe Valea Cernei intre muntii Mehedinti si muntii Cernei n partea de
sud-vest a Romniei, la o altitudine de 168 m, pe aceeasi paralela cu Nisa si Venetia, la
8 km distana de grania cu judeul Mehedini i doar 25 de km de frontiera cu Serbia.

The resort is located on Cerna Valley between Mehedinti and Cerna Mountains in the
south-west of Romania, at an altitude of 168 m on the same latitude with Nice and Venice,
at 8 km from the border with Mehedinti County and only 25 km of border with Serbia.

Statiunea se afla la 5 km de principala arter rutier ce leag vestul rii

de Bucureti DN 6 (E70) i calea ferat internaional Bucureti
Timioara Moravia, este accesibil i pe calea fluvial a Dunrii, fie dinspre
est: Sulina Drobeta Turnu-Severin Orova (22 Km), fie dinspre
vest: Viena Budapesta Belgrad Orova (22 Km). Aeroporturile cele mai apropiate
se afl la Caransebe, Craiova (cel mai apropiat aeroport internaional) 159 Km
i Timioara (aeroport internaional) 188.

The resort is 5 km from the main road artery linking west of Bucharest - DN 6 (E70) and
international railway Bucharest - Timisoara - Moravia is accessible by river Danube or the
east: Sulina - Drobeta Turnu Severin - Orsova (22 km) or from the west: Vienna - Budapest
- Belgrade - Orova (22 Km). The nearest airports are at Caransebe, Craiova (nearest
international airport) 159 Km and Timisoara (international airport) 188.

Factori naturali:
- climat de depresiune intramontan, cu influene submediteraneene, temperatura medie
anual este de 10,5C;
- aerul prezinta o ionizare natural similar cu cea care poate fi respirat la 3.000 de
metri.
- ape minerale izotermale i hipertermale (38-60 C), slab radioactive, hipotone, cu diferite
compoziii chimice:
sulfuroase, clorurate, calcice, sodice, oligominerale.
Populaia oraului Bile Herculane se ridic la aprox. 5.000 de locuitori.
Natural factors:

- Mountain depression climate, with Mediterranean influences, the average annual

temperature is 10,5C;

- Air ionization shows a similar nature that can be breathed at 3,000 meters.

- Mineral isothermal and hyperthermia (38-60 C), weakly radioactive, hypotonic, with
different chemical compositions:

sulfur, chlorine, calcium, sodium, oligo.

Herculane city's population was approx. 5,000 residents.

Statiunea este o adevarata lectie de istorie. Originea Bilor Herculane se ntinde pe o
durat de aproape dou milenii. Bazele statiunii au fost puse n anul 102 d.C de mparatul
Traian, romanii introducnd cultul balnear preluat de la greci pe care apoi l-au dezvoltat.

The resort is a true history lesson. Herculane Origin covers a period of almost two
millennia. Basics resort were put in 102 by Emperor Trajan D.C Romans introducing the
cult of the Greeks over the spa which then developed it.

Staiune milenar menionat sub denumirea Ad aqua Herculi sacras ad Mediam Apele
scare ale lui Hercules de langa Media. Istoria orasului din perioada romana se leaga de
Castrul de la Mehadia, ridicat de catre romani pentru a supraveghea drumurile care
mergeau spre Ulpia Traiana Sarmisegetusa, capitala Daciei romane. In acelasi timp Castrul
avea menirea de a apara podul de la Drobeta construit de Apolodor din Damasc. Aici se
adaposteau si se puteau reface soldatii bolnavi care foloseau pentru tratament apele
termale de la Herculane.

Millennium Resort referred as' aqua Herculi sacras Ad Ad Media "scare waters of Hercules
near Media. Romanian history of the city during binds camp at Mehadia, built by the
Romans to oversee roads heading towards Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa, the capital of
Roman Dacia. Meanwhile camp was meant to defend the bridge at Drobeta built by
Apollodorus of Damascus. Here they are housed and ill soldiers could restore that used for
treatment of Herculane thermal waters.

Numele statiunii, vine de la zeul Hercules, fiul lui Zeus si al frumoasei Alcmena, consemnat
n mitologia roman ca patron al izvoarelor termale, simbol al puterii si al echilibrului ntre
forta fizic si cea spiritual.

The name of the resort comes from the god Hercules, son of Zeus and the beautiful
Alcmena, recorded in Roman mythology as patron of hot springs, symbol of power and the
balance between physical and spiritual strength.

Romanii au construit aici, la Therme Herculi, temple, bi, monumente si statui, nchinate
zeilor Hercules, Aesculapius (zeul medicine) si Hygeia (zeita sanatatii). Atestarea
documentar a statiunii dateaz din anii 153 d.C.

The Romans built here at Therme Herculi, temples, baths, monuments and statues, the
gods Hercules, Aesculapius (god of medicine) and Hygeia (goddess of health).
Documentary attestation of the resort dates back 153 years D.C.

n perioada civilizatiei romane, statiunea de pe Valea Cernei a constituit un important

punct de atractie pentru aristrocatia Romei antice. Impresionati de exceptionala putere
tmduitoare a apelor sacre de pe Valea Cernei, romanii sositi n Dacia le-au nchinat un
adevrat cult balnear sub semnul tutelar al lui Hercules. Din timpul romanilor au rmas
numeroase vestigii: apeducte, bi, statui, monede, tabule votive ridicate ca semne de
multumire aduse zeilor pentru vindecare.

During the Roman civilization, the Cerna Valley resort was a major attraction for the
aristocracy of ancient Rome. Impressed by the extraordinary healing power of sacred
water in the Cerna Valley, the Romans arrived in Dacia have dedicated spa into a real
cult's founding Hercules. The Romans have left many remains: aqueducts, baths, statues,
coins, votive tabule as a sign of gratitude to the gods for healing.

In anul 271 are loc retragerea aureliana si ultimele legiuni care paraseau Dacia sunt cele
din Herculane

In 271 Aurelian retreat takes place and last leaving legions of Dacia are Herculane.

In anii 307 337 Imparatul Constantin cel Mare, reface castrele romane de la Mehadia si
Teregova, acordand o atentie deosebita bailor termale de la Herculane. Langa aceste
izvoare romanii ridicau temple impunatoare si spitale care comunicau cu baile.

In the years 307-337 Emperor Constantine the Great, the Roman camps recover from
Mehadia and Teregova, paying particular attention to thermal baths at Herculane. Besides
these sources amounted Romans imposing temples and hospitals communicate with
baths.

Muzeul "Baile Romane Imperiale" de la subsolul Hotelului Roman

Museum "Imperial Roman Baths" in the basement of Roman Hotel

BASORELIEFUL LUI HERCULES (dupa care s-a realizat statuia lui Hercule din centrul
statiunii) precum si

BAILE IMPERIALE ROMANE al caror ctitor a fost insusi Imparatul TRAIAN

Este fascinant ca se fac tratamente balneare si astazi in baile romane.

Hercules bas-relief (which was done after the statue of Hercules from the resort) and

Baile Roman Empire whose founder was himself Emperor Trajan

It is fascinating that spa treatments are today in the Roman Baths.

Dup anul 1718, ncepe istoria modern i contemporan a Bilor Herculane, dupa Pacea
de la Pojarevac in urma careia s-a hotarat ca Oltenia si Banatul sa intre in componenta
Imperiului Habsburgic. Din anul 1736 incepe modernizarea bailor, construirea drumurilor
carosabilelor si a podurilor peste Cerna sub conducerea generalului Andreeas Hamilon
guvernatorul Banatului. Era la moda in acele vremuri, ca aristocratia si clasele instarite sa
frecventeze aceste statiuni si sa faca in timpul liber cure de bai termale.

After 1718, modern and contemporary history begins Herculane, after the Peace of
Pojarevac after which it was decided that Oltenia and Banat to become part of the
Habsburg Empire. 1736 begins modernization of bathrooms, building roads and bridges
over roadways Cerna under General Andreeas Hamilon governor Banat. It was fashionable
in those days, the aristocracy and wealthy classes to attend these spas and do in your free
time cures and thermal baths.
Baile Imperiale Austriece finalizate spre sfarsitul secolului, conturau Centrul Imperial
Istoric al statiunii, ale caror dotari edilitare rivalizau cu cele mai moderne statiuni balneare
ale europei.

Baile Imperial Austrian finalized by the end of the century, the Imperial Historical Centre of
the resort, whose facilities urban rivaled the most modern spas in Europe.

Statiunea este vizitat de-a lungul timpului de mari personalitti, ntre care: mpratul Iosif
al II-lea, mpratul Francisc I si mprteasa Carolina, mpratul Franz Iosef si mprteasa
Elisabeta, Regele Carol I al Romaniei, regele Alexandru al Serbiei, Regele Mihai, Regina
Maria etc.
The resort is visited by over time of great personalities, including: Emperor Joseph II,
Emperor Francis I and Empress Carolina, Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth,
King Carol I of Romania, King Alexander of Serbia, Michael, Queen Mary etc.
n anul 1852 mpratul Austriei, odata cu finalizarea primei faze de constructie a Centrului
Imperial Istoric din Bile Herculane declara : acum in aceasta vale a Cernei exista
cea mai frumoasa statiune de pe continent , iar mprteasa Elisabeta (Sisi) scrie un
jurnal intim n care Bile Herculane sunt o prezent distinct si ncnttoare.
In 1852, Emperor of Austria, with the first phase of construction of the Center Imperial
History of Herculane stated: "Now in this valley of Cerna there was the most beautiful
resort on the continent" and Empress Elisabeth (Sisi) writes a diary in which Herculane are
a distinct presence and charming.
Gara staiunii Bile Herculane este considerat de foarte muli turiti ca fiind cea mai
frumoas i plin de istorie gar a Cilor Ferate Romne. Potrivit site-ului YouVisit.info,
este gara cu cel mai romantic peron din Europa.
Edificiul a fost construit ntre anii 1878 si 1886, n stil baroc, un baroc vienez caracterizat
prin cupole i arce de cerc. Cldirea a fost astfel conceput nct s reproduc fidel
castelul de vntoare din apropierea Vienei al mprtesei Maria Tereza a Austro-Ungariei.
nainte de a deveni gar, construcia funciona ca i cas de vntoare a mpratului Franz
Josef al Austro-Ungariei (1830-1916).
Gara Baile Herculane is considered by many tourists as the most beautiful and full of
history Romanian Railway station. According to the site YouVisit.info is the most romantic
station platform in Europe.
It was built between 1878 and 1886 in Baroque style, characterized by a Viennese
Baroque domes and arches. The building was designed so as to faithfully reproduce the
hunting castle near Vienna of Empress Maria Theresa of Austria-Hungary. Before becoming
station construction work as house hunting Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary
(1830-1916).
Ansamblul arhitectural Piata Baile Herculane, declarat monument istoric, reprezinta
punctul maxim de interes al orasului fiind alcatuit din cladiri maiestuase realizate in stil
baroc si neoclasic ridicate in jurul anilor 1850 in jurul statuii eroului Hercules. Statuia a fost
ridicata pe locul unei fantani, este facuta din material pentru teava de tun si este realizata
in atelierele din Viena fiind daruita statiunii de arhiducele mostenitor Carol drept
multumire pentru vindecarea ostasilor care s-au tratat aici dupa razboi. The architectural
ensemble "The market Herculane" historical monument, represents the maximum interest
of the city is made up of majestic buildings made baroque and neoclassical built around
1850s around the statue of the hero Hercules. The statue was built on the site of a
fountain is made of material for pipe cannon and is made in workshops in Vienna being
given to the resort Archduke Charles as heir gratitude for healing the soldiers were treated
here after the war.
In centrul statiunii se afla Ansamblul Cazinoului un ansamblu de monument e istorice ce
cuprinde:

Cazinoul pe a carui frontispiciu este inscriptionat salutul roman Saluti et Laetitiae

(Sanatate si bucurii) construit in stil baroc este realizat de Wilhelm von Doderer
arhitectul sediului Marelui Stat Major de la Viena i a castelului Peles.

In the center is "Ensemble Casino" is an ensemble of historical monument that includes:

Casino on whose frontispiece is inscribed Roman salute "Saluti et Laetitiae" ("Health and
happiness") built in baroque style by Wilhelm von Doderer is accomplished architect
General Staff headquarters in Vienna and Peles Castle.

Pe terasa Cazinoului din staiunea Bile Herculane, altdat se organizau baluri i se

dansau valsuri, iar n salonul de cur s-a compus celebrul vals Souvenir de Herkulesbad
in vara anului 1903, de catre compozitorul i dirijorul austriac Iakob Patzaler. On the
terrace of the Herculane Spa Casino, formerly balls were organized and danced waltzes,
and treatment hall was made famous waltz "Souvenir of Herkulesbad" in the summer of
1903 by the Austrian composer and conductor Iakob Patzaler.

n anul 1956, cldirea cazinoului a fost cuprins de un puternic incendiu, n urma cruia au
czut cinci statui de pe frontispiciu. Din pcate, refacerea interioar a imobilului nu a mai
redat ntocmai aspectul iniial al cazinoului. In 1956, the casino building was seized by a
powerful fire, following which fell five statues on the frontispiece. Unfortunately, restoring
the interior of the building has not played just the initial appearance of the casino.

Atunci au disprut i balcoanele din salon. Pe unul din pereii cazinoului trona un portret de
mari dimensiuni al mpratului Franz Iosef, pictur care dei a supravieuit incendiului din
1956, nu a rezistat i furiei comunitilor care au acoperit-o cu alte decoraiuni, desigur n
ncercarea de a terge orice urm a mreiei vremurilor trecute. In prezent aici gasim
muzeul Nicolae Cena. Then disappeared from the lounge and balconies. On one side of the
casino trona a portrait large of Emperor Franz Josef, painting that although he survived the
fire of 1956, did not resist and anger communists who covered it with other decorations
course in an attempt to obliterate any trace of greatness past. Now here we find the
museum Nicolae Cena.

Parcul cazinoului unde se afla unul dintre putinele specii de arbori din Romania (exista
decat 4-5 exemplare pe teritoriul nostru) si anume Siqoaia Gigantea, declarat Monument
al naturii

Chioscul pentru fanfara care este folosit si acum in zilele de sarbatoare.

Park Casino where he was one of the few species of trees from Romania (there are only 4-5
copies on our territory), namely "Siqoaia giant", declared natural monument

The kiosk for the band which is now used on holidays.

Biserica romano-catolic - Biserica poarta hramul "Adormirea Maicii Domnului " si a fost
construita intre anii 1836-1838, in timpul imparatului Ferdinand I. Aici impreuna cu suita
ei, imparateasa Elisabeta ( Sissi ) a participat la slujbele de la Capela Catolica, in
Saptamana Patimilor si in zilele Sfintelor Pasti, precum si in celalalte duminici din timpul
sejurului de sase saptamani, din 1887, petrecut la Baile Herculane.

Roman Catholic Church - Church dedicated to "Assumption" and was built between 1836-
1838, during Emperor Ferdinand I. Here with her retinue, Empress Elisabeth (Sissi)
participated in the service of the Catholic Chapel, in Holy week and Easter Holy days, as in
the other Sunday of staying six weeks of 1887, spent the Herculane.

Manastirea "Nasterea Maicii Domnului" - Asezamantul fost Infiintat la initiativa

Preasfintitului Episcop Laurentiu Streza, care a dorit sa puna In valoare "Vila Dobosoane"
din Statiunea Baile Herculane, donata In anul 1925 Episcopiei Caransebesului si luata
abuziv In anul 1946 de regimul comunist. In anul 1998, cladirea a fost retrocedata si s-a
hotarat Infiintarea aici a unui asezamant social monahal, pentru a fi folosit ca loc de
odihna si tratament pentru cler si credinciosi cu posibilitati financiare mai reduse, dar si
loc de viata duhovniceasca.

Monastery "Virgin Birth" - The settlement was established at the initiative of His Grace
Bishop laureniu streza, who wanted to highlight the "Villa Dobosoane" in Herculane resort,
donated in 1925 and made abusive Diocese Caransebesului In 1946 the communist
regime. In 1998 the building was returned and they decided to set up a social institution
monastic here, to be used as a place of rest and treatment for clergy and faithful with less
financial possibilities, but instead of spiritual life.

Atractii turistice

Peterile au i ele o anumit rspndire de-a lungul Vii Cernei. Una dintre pe terile cele mai vechi ce se afl
chiar n staiunea Herculane este Grota Haiducilor, cu o inaltime de 143 m care are o deosebit valoare
speologic. Cercetat de Academia Romn, ea atest prezena urmelor omene ti ncepnd cu paleoliticul,
coninnd i obiecte din trecutul dacic. Petera lui Adam, aflat n imediata apropiere a staiunii, pe
versantul drept al rului Cerna, aburii fierbinti de aici ajungand pana la 45 0C, are stalactite i stalagmite
"flexibile", cu caracter de unicitate n lume i care constituie un monument natural de mare atractivitate. n
vecintatea staiunii se gsesc alte patru peteri fierbini, n care temperatura aerului are valori de 25-30
grade C, fenomen unic n ar i extrem de rar pe glob.

attractions

The caves also have some spread along the Cerna Valley. One of the oldest caves which is
located in the resort Herculane Outlaws Grotto, with a height of 143 m that has a special
Speleological value. Investigated by the Romanian Academy, she traces attest human
presence since Paleolithic containing objects from the past Dacian. Adam's Cave, located
close to the resort on the right side of the river Cerna, steamy hot here reaching up to 45
0C, has stalactites and stalagmites "flexible" with unique character in the world and is a
natural monument of great attractiveness. In the vicinity of the resort are four caves hot,
the air temperature is 25-30 degrees C values, unique phenomenon in the country and
rarely the globe.

Crucea Alba, prin Parcul National Domoglet-Valea Cernei, un traseu bine marcat avand
fiecare specie de arbore cate o pancarda prin care se explica provenienta sa. Traseul la un
moment dat este periculos mai ales pe stanci si trebuie sa avem grija la vipere. La cruce
privelistea este fenomenala, traseul se termina la Vf. Domoglet.

White Cross by Domoglet Cerna Valley National Park, a well-marked trail with many tree
species a placard explaining its origin. The route at a time is dangerous especially on the
rocks and we must take care Adders. At the cross the view is phenomenal, the route ends
at the peak. Domoglet.

Foisorul Rosu este o constructie din lemn masiv amplasat pe un varf de munte, oferind o
priveliste fantastica. Spre stnga, o culme gola acoperit cu un strat fin de zpad i
zmbete de sub strlucirea soarelui. Este masivul Godeanu. Spre dreapta, se deschide o
vale strmt n care csue cu acoperiuri roii dorm ntr-o linite dulce, sub auspiciile
aceluiai soare. Este staiunea Bile Herculane.
Red gazebo is a massive wood building located on a mountaintop, offering a fantastic
view. To the left, a barren ridge covered with a thin layer of snow you under sunshine
smiles. Godeanu is massive. To the right, opens a narrow valley that houses with red roofs
in a quiet sweet sleep under the auspices same sun. It Baile Herculane.
Traseul spre Foisorul Rosu incepe din spatele hotelului Roman care duce pana la Grota
Haiducilor, respectiv Grota cu Aburi.
Grota cu aburi, grota este de 14 m lungime din care ies aburi la o temperature de 52-56
C0, iar datorita aburilor s-au format muschi unici in Europa. Legendele spun ca era un altar
al zeitatilor pagane de acum 2500 de anii mai precis al zeitati Bendis (o zei din
mitologia dacic adorat ca zei a Lunii, a pdurilor, a farmecelor, Herodot menioneaz
zeia Bendis ca fiind mprumutat de traci de la daci.).

Route to Red Tower Roman starts behind the hotel that leads to Grotto Outlaws
respectively Steam Cave.

Steam grotto, cave is 14 m long steam coming out at a temperature of 52-56 C0 and
steam were formed due to muscle unique in Europe. Legends say that an altar of pagan
deities now 2500 years namely the deity Bendis (goddess mythology Dacian worshiped as
the goddess of the moon, forests, chants, Herodotus mentions the goddess Bendis as
borrowed from the Thracians of Dacian. ).

Atentie, insa, caci Ocolul silvic Herculane se mandreste cu cateva exemplare de ursi, rasi,
vulpi si pisici salbatice, existenta viperei cu corn si prezenta unei specii rare de
serpi, sarpele sfant sau sarpele lui Esculap care este simbolul medicinei i farmaciilor.

Beware, though, because the Forestry Department Herculane boasts several copies of
bears, lynxes, foxes and wild cats, horned viper existence and presence of rare species of
snakes, snake or serpent Aesculapius saint who symbolizes medicine and pharmacy.

Zona este recunoscuta si pentru bile termale n aer liber numite de localnici cloaca. Sunt
amenajate sumar, de obicei sunt nite construcii din ciment n care curge apa termal. Se
gasesc n mai multe locuri din Herculane, dar probabil cele mai frecventate sunt cele de
lng Hotel Roman. Nu v griji de igiena locului, sulful din ap se ocup de dezinfectare.
Iarna vin turisti care alterneaza baia termala cu o baie rece direct in raul cerna.
The area is renowned for outdoor thermal baths called cloaca locals. Feature summary
usually is some construction of cement flowing with thermal water. They are found in
several places in Herculane, but probably the most popular are the next Roman Hotel. Do
not worry about the hygiene of the place, dealing sulfur in water disinfection. Winter
tourists come alternating thermal bath with a cool dip in the river Cerna directly.

Cele mai cunoscute stranduri cu apa termala sunt in zona 7 Izvoare, la 5km distanta de
statiunea Baile Herculane pe drumul care duce catre Targu Jiu. Tot aici se regasesc si 3
campinguri unde se pot inchiria, in fiecare dintre ele, cabane din lemn, se pot campa
corturi si se pot parca masinile personale pentru intreg sejurul.
The most popular beaches are thermal water springs in area 7, at 5km distance from Baile
Herculane on the road leading to Targu Jiu. Here are found three campsites where you can
rent, each of them wooden chalets, camping tents can can park their cars and for the
whole stay.
Cascada Cociului, avnd o cdere n trepte de circa 120 m, i Cascada Vnturtoarea, cu o
cdere direct de 40 m. Pentru ca Vnturtoarea s v ntmpine la potenialul su
maxim, ncercai s v programai o vizit primvara sau toamn, ideal ar fi chiar dup
cteva zile ploioase.
Waterfall hull, with a drop in speed of about 120 m, and Niagara Vnturtoarea with a drop
direct 40 m. Because Vnturtoarea to welcome you to its full potential, try to schedule a
visit in spring or autumn, ideally even after several rainy days.
Sfinxul Bnean sau Sfinxul de la Toplet este o rezervaie natural de tip
geomorphologic. Sfinxul de la Tople ca i cel din Munii Bucegi este un megalit situat pe
Valea Cernei. Rezervaia natural cu o suprafa de 0,50 ha, reprezint o zon cu roc
sedimentar (gresie), perei de stnc i grohotiuri i suprafee acoperite de vegetaie
din specii rare, printre care liliacul slbatic (Syringa vulgaris), frasinul (din specia Fraxinus
ornus) sau lumnrica (din specia Verbascum phlomoides). Stnca are o nlime de 16 m
i o latime de 8 m, putnd fi uor observat de la distana.
Sphinx or Sphinx Toplet Banat is a true natural geomorphologic type. Sphinx Tople as that
of Bucegi is a megalith located Cerna Valley. Natural Reserve with an area of 0.50 ha,
represents an area of sedimentary rock (sandstone), rock walls and scree-covered
vegetation and rare species, including wild lilac (Syringa vulgaris), ash (Fraxinus ornus of
the species ) or mullein (Verbascum phlomoides of the species). Rock has a height of 16 m
and a width of 8 m, and can be easily seen from a distance.
Distractii:
Tiroliana Lungimea instalaiei care unete cele dou maluri ale Cernei are o lungime de
aproximativ 70 metri si 15 m inaltime
Entertainment:
The length of the ropeway system that connects the two banks of Cerna has a
length of about 70 meters and 15 meters high
Concurs Alpinism i Escalad:Herculane Climbing Open la inceputul lunii mai.
Mountaineering and Climbing Contest "Herculane Climbing Open" in early May.

Raul Cerna din zona Banatului ,este unul din cele mai spectacualoase rauri pentru rafting
din tara. Perioada ideala pentru rafting pe Valea Cernei este : aprilie-mai. Cerna river in
the Banat region, is one of the most spectacualoase rivers for rafting in the country. The
ideal time for rafting in the Cerna Valley is April-May.

Hercules Maraton se desfasoara in luna mai si face ocolul Arjanei (1512m), cel mai
pitoresc varf din muntii Cernei. Este un traseu montan pe poteci turistice, ciobanesti,
drumuri forestiere si drumuri de caruta de-ale localnicilor. Startul si sosirea sunt in valea
Cernei, traseul traverseaza de 2 ori creasta muntiilor Cernei,

Hercules Marathon takes place in May and circumnavigate Arjanei (1512m), the most
picturesque peak in mountains Cerna. It is a mountain route on trails, herding, forest roads
and cart paths up the locals. The start and arrival are in the Cerna Valley, the trail crosses
the ridge Cerna 2 times,

Festivalul Rchiei i a bucatelor tradiionale din Banatul de munte Produse din cmara
fiecruia, miere, rchie i tot felul de preparate tradiionale se desfasoara la jumatatea
lunii octombrie. Rchia este butur alcoolica care are 32-35 de grade, i se obine cu
predilecie din prune.

Festival spirits and traditional dishes from Banat mountain each pantry products, honey,
brandy and all kinds of traditional runs from mid-October. Brandy is an alcoholic beverage
that is 32-35 degrees, and give especially from plums.

Aici pot fi degustate si produse specifice zonei precum: friptura de melci , mancare de
brozbe (napi) sau sfecla rosie, Supa de lapte din comuna Brebu Nou, Judetul Caras-
Severin care se serveste cu cartofi copti, sortimentele de miere, sortimente de zacusc de
legume i ciuperci, precum i diverse produse pe baz de burei de fag, toate realzate
dup vechi reete tradiionale, produse tradiionale din carne de porc, vinuri de Tirol,
rchie bnean, dar i un cacaval excelent, obinut dup tradiia Tirolului romnesc,
austriac i italian.

Here can be tasted and products of the region such as roast snails eat the brozbe (turnips)
or beetroot "Soup milk" in Brebu Nou, Caras-Severin is served with baked potatoes,
varieties of honey varieties of vegetable stew of vegetables and mushrooms, and various
products based sponges beech, all made according to ancient traditional recipes,
traditional products from pork, wine Tirol, brandy Banat, and a cheese excellent, obtained
after traditional Tyrolean Romanian , Austrian and Italian.

Echitatie Ferma Hercules La circa 35 km de la Baile Herculane,

Locuri de Cazare si masa:
Hotel Afrodita, Hotel Golden Spirit si Pensiunea Noblesse
Restaurantul Hotelului Roman (la et. 2), Restaurantul Grota Haiducilor, Restaurant Hotel
Golden Spirit
Hercules riding farm about 35 km from Baile Herculane
Accommodation and meals:
Hotel Aphrodite Hotel Golden Spirit and Pension Noblesse
Roman's restaurant (on the second floor. 2), Outlaws Grotto Restaurant, Restaurant Hotel
Golden Spirit
Excursii n zon cu microbuzul, cu vizitarea obiectivelor importante:
- Defileul Dunrii (Parcul Natural Porile de Fier, Megastatuia marelui rege dac Decebal,
Mnstirea Mraconia, etc.)
- Orova 20 km (Mnstirea Sf. Ana, Catedrala Catolic)
- Gura Vii 35 km (Hidrocentrala Porile de Fier I, Muzeul)
- Drobeta Turnu- Severin la 45 km (Muzeul Regiunii Porile de Fier, Castelul de Ap
monument istoric, Cetatea medieval, Palatul Cultural Theodor Costescu, etc.)
Trips to the area by bus, visiting important objectives:
- Danube Gorge (Iron Gates Natural Park, Megastatuia great Dacian king Decebal,
Mraconia Monastery, etc.)
- Orova - 20 km (Monastery of St. Ana, Cathedral Catholic)
- Shut Valley - 35 km (Iron Gates hydroelectric Museum)
- Severin Drobeta -Turnu- 45 km (Region Museum "Iron Gates" Water Castle - historic,
medieval fortress, the Palace of Culture Theodor Costescu, etc.)
- Ponoarele (Rezervaia natural Ponoarele: Podul lui Dumnezeu, Petera Podului, Lacul
fantom Zaton, Pdurea de liliac)
- Trgu-Jiu 105 km (Complexul sculptural Constantin Brncui)
- Morile pe ap de pe Valea Rudriei (60 km, Cascada Bigr situat chiar pe paralela de 45
de grade care strbate Romnia care in 2013 site-ul american The World Geography a
plasat-o pe primul loc n topul celor mai impresionante cascade din lume
- Croaziere cu nava Danubius ntr-unul dintre cele mai fascinante teritorii ale Romniei,
Defileul Dunrii, pe traseul: Orova, Ieelnia, Tabula Traiana, Golful Mraconia, Megastatuia
Regelui Decebal, Mnstirea Mraconia, Cazanele Mici, Golful Dubova, Cazanele Mari,
Petera Veterani, Petera Ponicova.
- Ponoarele (Nature Reserve Ponoarele "God's Bridge" Cave Bridge, ghost Zaton Lake
Forest lilac)

- Targu Jiu - 105 km (sculptural complex "Constantin Brancusi")

- Mills Water Valley Rudariei (60 km, Waterfall Bigar located right on the parallel 45
degrees which crosses Romania that in 2013 the American site "The World Geography"
placed her first among the most impressive waterfalls from the world

- Cruise ship Danubius in one of the most fascinating areas of Romania, the Danube
Gorge, route: Orova Ieselnita, Tabula Traiana, Gulf Mraconia, Megastatuia King Decebal
Monastery Mraconia, small boilers, Gulf Dubova large boilers, Cave Veterans Cave
Ponicova.

Legenda O veche legenda spune ca Hercules, n drumul sau spre Caucaz, n cautarea
lnei de aur, mpreuna cu argonautii sai ar fi trecut prin zona urcnd pe Dunare n sus.
Hercules ar fi plecat pe Cerna n sus si ar fi ajuns la Herculane unde s-a ntlnit cu
Corcoaia, o batrna care locuia n zona . Aceasta, vazandu-l vlaguit, i-ar fi spus sa intre in
apa unui izvor ce se afla in vale sa se mai inzdraveneasca, apoi a mai spus ca si cei doi fi
ai sai intrau in apa izvoarelor dupa ce terminau munca cimpului iar dupa baia in apa calda
erau mai vigurosi si ca localnicii cind erau bolnavii sau aveau animale bolnave, ranite sau
muscate de serpi veninosi faceau baie in aceste izvoare iar dupa ce ieseau afara si ei si
animalele se vindecau complet .Batrina i-a mai povestit lui Hercules si despre un balaur
care venea si se scalda aici in vale, iar cind isi lua zborul de pe pamint scuturindu-si aripile
stropi de apa cadeau de sus din cer ca o perdea de ploaie formind o cascada in munte
numita Cascada Vinturatoarea. Acesta aflind ca este Hercules i-a cerut ajutorul pentru a
omor balaurul care i omora si le distrugea recoltele si care si avea vizuina lnga
Izvoarele Cernei. Pentru ca sa nu mai aiba probleme cu balaurul ei trebuiau sa dea n mod
regulat cte o copila din sat pe care o legau de un stlp, ce se afla chiar pe buza unei
prapastii. Hercules se hotaraste sa omoare balaurul si organizeaza o pnda folosind drept
momeala o fata din sat. n momentul cnd balaurul veni sa ia fata de pe stalp, Hercules i
aparu n cale si i dadu o lovitura puternica cu maciuca, dar aceasta ricosa din solzii
balaurului n munte, reteznd jumatate din vrf (de aici si numele de Muntele Retezat).
Apoi balaurul naucit de lovitura o lua pe Cerna in jos si intra in Cheile Corcoaiei locul fiind
strimt balaurul ramase blocat dar Hercules ocoli muntele iesindu-i in cale. Balaurul de
durere si aproape pe moarte se zvircoli asa de tare incit reusi sa iasa din strimtoare si intra
in locul unde isi avea vizuina. Hercules il urmari si ii aplica ultima lovitura omorindu-l,
singele tisnindu-i cu putere, formind izvoarele Izbucul Cernei iar ultima suflare iesindu-i
intr-un virf de munte, in locul stiut astazi de Grota cu Aburi si in avenele si pesterile din jur.
Dupa lupta cu balaurul Hercules trecind pe linga izvoarele de apa miraculoasa in drumul
lui spre Dunare unde il asteptau argonautii isi aduse aminte de vorbele batrinei Corcoaia .
Se hotari sa intre n unul din izvoarele termale, apoi iesind de acolo si-a dat seama ca ntr-
adevar batrna a avut dreptate, fortele i-au revenit ca prin minune iar ranile i s-au
vindecat pe loc.

Legend An old legend says that Hercules, the way to the Caucasus in search of the Golden
Fleece, along with his Argonauts had passed through the area on the Danube came up.
Hercules would have gone on Cerna up and had reached Herculane where he met with
Corcoaia, an old woman who lived in the area. This saw him emaciated and had said to
enter the water from a spring that is in the valley to longer inzdraveneasca then said that
those two as of its entering into water sources after finishing work in the fields and after
bath in warm water and the locals were more vigorous when they were sick or had sick
animals injured or bitten by poisonous snakes and bathe in the springs after they came out
and completely healed and animals .Batrina also told him about Hercules and a dragon
coming and bathe here in the valley, and when they take flight from the earth shake and
splash water wings fell from the top of the sky like a curtain of rain in the mountains
forming a cascade waterfall called Vinturatoarea. Finding out that it is Hercules asked him
to help kill the dragon that killing them and destroying their crops and which had its lair
beside Cerna springs. In order not to have problems with the dragon they had to regularly
give one child in the village that clung to a pillar, which is right on the edge of a precipice.
Hercules decides to kill the dragon and organizes an ambush using as bait a girl from the
village. When you come to take the girl dragon on the pole, Hercules appeared in his path
and gave him a blow with stand on end, but it ricocheted off the mountain dragon scales,
reteznd half the peak (hence the name Mount Retezat). Then a dragon knocked the shot
down and get Cerna enters the narrow gorge where the dragon left Corcoaiei but Hercules
bypass blocked mountain sticking out way. Dragon pain and near death writhed so hard
that managed to get out of trouble and get in the place where they have lair. Hercules
watched him and I applied last shot killed him, blood gushing out her power, forming
springs - Izbucul Cerna and the last breath coming out and a tip of the mountain, in the
place known today Steam Cave and potholes and caves around. After the fight with the
dragon Hercules passed by miraculous springs his way to the Danube where they were
waiting Argonauts remembered the words Batrinei Corcoaia. He decided to enter one of
the hot springs, then getting out there and realized that indeed old woman was right,
forces have recovered miraculously and her wounds were healed instantly.