Along the Transfagarasan, at 40 kilometers from Curtea de Arges, between Pleasa and Vidraru slopes, is located Vidraru Lake and Dam – built between 1960 to 1966, for the production of electricity, irrigation and flood prevention, being now an excellent place also for recreation, tourism and sports, such as Bungee jumping extreme sport.
It is amust to visit to enjoy the beauty of the lake surrounded by mountains and hills. Also known as “the sea from the mountain” or “the place with the cleanest air in Romania”, Colibita is an oasis of peace and joy, inviting you to admire the nature and forget about all your worries.
Situated at the foot of the Calimani mountains, just 40 km away from Bistrita city, Colibita lake has become more and more attractive for Romanian and foreign tourists due to its virgin beauty and opportunities for leisure: kayaking on the lake, swimming, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, paragliding, river rafting on Bistrita river and many other interesting activities that kept tourists coming, making the area flourish.
From Bucharest, the easiest is to get there by car, following E60 to Targu Mures, then E578 to Prundul Bargaului and DJ173A to Colibita. The road is pretty long and it has its challenges, as you probably already know the Romanian infrastructure. The fastest way to reach Colibita is from Cluj, only 136 km, so if you’re in the neighborhood, don’t miss the chance to visit the area.