
A walk from Agapia Monastery to Agapia Veche Hermitage
The history of the monastery at Agapia and the surrounding area goes back much further and is closely linked to Agapia Veche Monastery, which still stands on the northern mountainside.

The history of the monastery at Agapia and the surrounding area goes back much further and is closely linked to Agapia Veche Monastery, which still stands on the northern mountainside.

One of the most spectacular hiking trails in Bicaz Gorge starts at Piatra Altarului: the immense rock with a cross on top.




One of the most spectacular hiking routes in Cheile Bicazului starts at the Stone “Piatra Altarului”: that big pointy rock with a cross on top of it.

The history of Agapia Monastery and its surroundings is very old and tightly connected to Agapia Veche Hermitage located on a hill, near the monastery.

The “Virgil Barbuceanu” Equestrian Centre in Piatra Neamț, managed by C. S. T.C.E. 3 Brazi and C.S. Ecvestru, offers horse-riding enthusiasts a wide range of services and leisure activities.

For those that love mountain sceneries, Neamt County offers great possibilities. Further bellow we present you a route that will guide you through one of the most beautiful areas of Romania.




The starting point of this hiking route is in Damuc Commune, at the stone church in Huisurez Village.

The Equestrian Complex “Virgil Barbuceanu” from Piatra Neamt, offers to all that love the equestrian sport a wide range of services and entertainment possibilities.

The trail starts at the former sandstone quarry in Tarcău. To reach it, drive along the Piatra Neamț – Bicaz road and turn left towards Tarcău.

On Saturday, 17 April 2010, a special event took place starting at 10.00 at the “Virgil Barbuceanu” Equestrian Centre in Piatra Neamț: the opening of the riding school and the start of the equestrian competition season.

