Berca Mud Volcanoes

About

In 1867, H. Cognand wandered through the Buzeu mountains in search of oil, but what he found instead was a strange landscape with pyramidal formations up to three meters high and mud pools with an occasional bubble of natural gas forming and erupting on the surface. There are two locations where the phenomenon can be observed, dubbed the Big and the Small Mud Volcanoes (Paclele Mari and Paclele Mici). Even before reaching the mud volcanoes, you'll be treated to sights of grassy hills and picturesque traditional villages with a smattering of colorful houses. Once you arrive at the destination, the scenery changes dramatically into a land formed by muddy rivers, little valleys, and rifts, their dark tones contrasting with the few rare species of plants that survive there. Please be aware that the site is inaccessible in wet weather and visitors are advised to wear solid shoes.