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Bicaz
The town below the dam on the Bistrița, with Lake Izvorul Muntelui and the southern way up Ceahlău.
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What to see in Bicaz
Things to see, picked to fill a whole day.
1Dam and viewpointBarajul Bicaz
The 127 m concrete dam that holds back the Bistrița and forms Lake Izvorul Muntelui; the DN15 road runs along its crest.
Izvoru Muntelui, pe DN15, la circa 5 km de centru
2Reservoir and harbourLacul Izvorul Muntelui și Portul Bicaz
Romania's largest reservoir on an inland river, about 35 km long, at the foot of Ceahlău; boat trips leave from the Bicaz harbour.
Portul Bicaz, pe malul stâng, lângă baraj; la circa 7 km de centru
3Orthodox monasteryMănăstirea Pângărați
A monastery for monks with a church from 1560 that holds two churches one above the other.
Comuna Pângărați, la circa 13 km de centrul Bicazului, spre Piatra Neamț
4Mountain trailTraseul Izvoru Muntelui – Cabana Dochia (Ceahlău)
The blue-stripe trail that climbs Ceahlău from Izvoru Muntelui, past Piatra cu Apă and the Detunate rocks, to the Dochia hut.
Izvoru Muntelui, de la Cabana Izvorul Muntelui; la circa 13 km de centru- 5Visitor centre
Centrul de vizitare al Parcului Național Ceahlău
The national park's information and nature-interpretation centre at the foot of Ceahlău, next to where the trails start.
Izvoru Muntelui, pe DJ155F, la circa 13 km de centru
Where to eat in Bicaz
Meals worth the trip.
- 1Trout restaurant
Păstrăvul Auriu
A trout restaurant right below the Izvorul Muntelui dam.
La poalele barajului, pe DN15, la circa 3,5 km de centru - 2Restaurant
Hanul cu Povești
A restaurant in the neighbourhood around Strada Republicii, open from morning till evening.
Strada Republicii (Cartierul Nou), la circa 1 km de centru - 3Trout farm restaurant
Păstrăvăria „La Izvor”
A trout farm with a restaurant on the edge of town, serving fresh trout and a daily set menu.
Strada Piatra Corbului, la circa 2 km de centru - 4Patisserie
Ioanina
A patisserie with homemade cakes, gateaux and coffee in the town centre.
Centrul orașului, pe DN15 - 5Café with antiques
Silvant Coffee & Antiques
A small café in the town centre, furnished with old objects.
Centrul orașului, pe Strada Barajului
Where to stay in Bicaz
Places to sleep well, picked for comfort and location.
- 1Hotel with cabins and restaurant
Complex Adora
A three-star complex on the edge of town, with hotel rooms, villa rooms, small cabins and its own restaurant.
Sud-vestul orașului, la circa 1,5 km de centru - 2Three-star motel
Motel Piatra Corbului
A new motel with a restaurant, garden and terrace in the south-west of town.
Strada Piatra Corbului, sud-vestul orașului, la circa 1,5 km de centru - 3Guesthouse
Pensiunea „La Steaguri”
A guesthouse with a garden in the village of Izvoru Muntelui, on the road that climbs towards Ceahlău.
Satul Izvoru Muntelui, la circa 7 km de centru - 4Lakeside hotel
Complex Ancora
A three-star complex on the lake shore, close to the dam and the Bicaz harbour, with a restaurant and a bar.
Malul Lacului Izvorul Muntelui, lângă Portul Bicaz, la circa 7 km de centru - 5Holiday apartment
BicazApart
A two-bedroom apartment with a kitchen on the ground floor of a block of flats in the town centre.
Centrul orașului
Frequently asked questions
What to see in Bicaz?
We recommend Barajul Bicaz (dam and viewpoint, Izvoru Muntelui, pe DN15, la circa 5 km de centru): It is the best-known sight in Bicaz: from the crest you see the lake and Ceahlău on one side and the Bistrița valley on the other. Other picks: Lacul Izvorul Muntelui și Portul Bicaz, Mănăstirea Pângărați, Traseul Izvoru Muntelui – Cabana Dochia (Ceahlău) and Centrul de vizitare al Parcului Național Ceahlău.
Where to eat in Bicaz?
We recommend Păstrăvul Auriu (trout restaurant, La poalele barajului, pe DN15, la circa 3,5 km de centru): It scores 4.8 on Google from more than 1,600 reviews, the most of any restaurant in Bicaz. Other picks: Hanul cu Povești, Păstrăvăria „La Izvor”, Ioanina and Silvant Coffee & Antiques.
Where to stay in Bicaz?
We recommend Complex Adora (hotel with cabins and restaurant, Sud-vestul orașului, la circa 1,5 km de centru): It scores 4.3 on Google from more than 1,200 reviews and 9.1 on Booking from about 950 reviews. Other picks: Motel Piatra Corbului, Pensiunea „La Steaguri”, Complex Ancora and BicazApart.
How far is Bicaz from Piatra Neamț?
About 27 km by road from Piatra Neamț.
How do you choose the places?
For each category we pick at most five places and check them: they exist, they are open and they are worth the trip. We take no money to list a place.