| Ceahlău Massif | |
| Elevation M: | 1907 |
| Location: | Neamț County, Romania |
| Range: | Eastern Carpathians |
| Coordinates: | 46.955°N 25.9457°W |
| Type: | Intrusive |
| Age: | Cretaceous |
The Ceahlău Massif (pronounced as /ro/) is one of the most famous mountains of Romania.[1] It is part of the Bistrița Mountains range of the Eastern Carpathians division, in Neamț County, in the Moldavia region. The two most important peaks are Toaca (1904 m elevation) and Ocolașul Mare (1907 m elevation). It is bounded to the east by the river Bistrița and Lake Bicaz, to the south by the river Bicaz. From the south, the main access point is the village of Izvorul Muntelui, located 12 km north from the town of Bicaz. To the north, Mount Ceahlău is also accessible from Durău.
Ceahlău National Park shelters a large variety of flora and fauna; some of the species are endemic or rarely seen elsewhere in Romania.
Mount Ceahlău is a popular hiking destination in Romania. There are seven main marked trails built for hikers and tourists.[2] There are entry fees for visiting Ceahlău National Park.[3] and fines for not respecting park's regulations.[3] The park is monitored by local rangers, and there is also a mountain rescue service (Salvamont).[4]
There are ski slopes located at Durău.
Camping is permitted only in a few designated places: in Durău, near Dochia Chalet and in Izvorul Muntelui.
Ceahlău has a subarctic climate (Köppen Dfc) bordering on tundra climate (Köppen ET).