Via Transilvanica, Section 6: Terra Banatica (official)

Caraș-Severin is the county home to 15 ethnic minorities (Romanians, Hungarians, Germans, Croats, Serbs, Roma, Czechs, Slovaks, Ukrainians, Lipovan Russians, Turks, Bulgarians, Jews, Poles, and Italians). It serves as a remarkable example of peaceful coexistence and the preservation of each community’s language and traditions, showcased at every local celebration. Terra Banatica, an immense hydrological basin where waters from all mountain peaks converge, is the land of rushing rivers, thermal waters, vibrant green moss, watermills, enchanted meadows filled with colorful flowers, sharp grey cliffs, mysterious caves, ancient beech forests, and ghost villages - a magical realm. Here, nature reigns supreme, with small villages and only a few large towns along the way. Yet, the warmth of the people, their răchia (traditional brandy), the serenity of the land, and the unmistakable ‘Banat dialect’ make the journey special. Civilization is sparse, the phone signal is weak, but the opportunity to reflect in peace is abundant. The long, expansive trails invite countless inner and outer discoveries. Terra Banatica is a land where many stories were born, waiting to be whispered by the wind as it rustles through the sea of wildflowers, the lemon-scented thyme, and the centuries-old beech trees. More information: https://www.viatransilvanica.com/en/