A Day Trip in Romania's Haunted Forest: Hoia Baciu

Heading to the mysterious round clearing

Let me tell you about Hoia Baciu forest: a seemingly quiet 250 ha woodland near Cluj-Napoca that became famous in 1968 when a UFO was photographed right above it. After that, strange energy readings and lights were recorded by visitors and scientists. Even the vegetation looks weird and there's an eerie feeling about it, some saying it's haunted. Would you like to see it for yourself?

What you need to know Moments to expect Guide Cancellation & refund policy Location details

What you need to know about the haunted forest day trip:

This is a private trip starting from Cluj-Napoca. The tour can start between 8:00-10:00 AM Duration 2-3 hours. Also available as a night tour
Included: transport from Cluj, guidance, scientific measurement equipment and ponchos in case of rain
Expect walking around 4 km in the forest for about 2-3 hours. You will use special measurement and investigation equipment.
We will take you to the main spot of the forest, Poiana Rotunda and show you some bizarre vegetation.

Additional information

We recommend you wear comfortable & warm clothes and hiking boots. It might be muddy in case of rain

Exact meeting point will be agreed before the trip.

Optional at extra cost (on booking page):
- transfer to & from Cluj Airport

Moments to expect during the haunted forest tour:

A trip to Poiana Rotunda

The round clearing is considered to be the main spot of the forest where various researchers have recorded unusual data and paranormal activity over time. It's almost perfectly round-shaped and no vegetation grows in the middle except for grass at exactly the same height. How weird is that?

Investigate the forest

We will investigate the clearing and make our way deeper in the forest using EMF meters, a Geiger counter, photo cameras or other devices depending on the situation.

Reviews from other travelers

All the people we've taken to Hoia Baciu forest found it was an interesting experience - so come see it for yourself!

How to book?

Choose how many people and when
Request a booking and fill in your details
Flexible payment and cancelation
Guide answers in 24h
Children prices

2 x 67 Euro

How to book this tour?

Choose how many people and when
Request a booking and fill in your details
Flexible payment and cancelation
Guide answers in 24h
Children prices

Guide

Alex

36 REVIEWS

I'm a curious guy attracted by unusual things. I like challenges that can make a difference. Me and my team will do our best to make sure that you'll have a lifetime experience in one of the world's most haunted forests: the Hoia-Baciu Forest!

I like: new ideas, nature, travel experiences, physics and psychology :)

I speak: english, romanian

Cancelation & refund policy

Easy

Sends us or the guide an email 24h before the tour informing us you can't make it and you'll get a full refund of your payment, no questions asked.

Location details

Starting point: Cluj-Napoca
Nearest airport: Cluj-Napoca International
Nearest train station: Cluj-Napoca
Landscape: Hills, countryside, forest

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Reviews from travellers

Tayde Miguel M. on 30.03.2025

It was amazing! first time in Europe, and this was mas first tour! Alex is such a kind and amazing human being! im glad I get to met him here at cluj, and he has such amazing stories about the forest and how it connects, but what I love the most is that he, as a grounded person, explain everything so well that you leave amazed and thinking on what we just saw in this beautiful place called Hoia-Baciu. When I return to Cluj (Trust me I will) Ill ask for another tour with him!

Marco I. on 19.11.2024

Alex is a great guy! He is very organised, flexible and well prepared! We walked around the Hoia Baciu forest and he showed me many materials about history of paranormal activities and legends in Romania. Really a great tour!!!

Susan U. on 20.07.2024

Booked a paranormal tour of the Hoai Baciu with Marius. I had such a great experience! Got to visit all the hot spots and get great story telling with pictures of the famous historic phenomena. He also came prepared with odds and ends for the hike, like bug spray and EMF meters! You can tell Marius really cares for the forest, as he picks up odd bits of trash left behind by other careless hikers and loves to show off his favorite trees.

Edward W. on 28.04.2024

great experience, Alex knew so much about the forest you can see he's really passionate about it. and forest is an interesting and eerie place to visit

Claire D. on 01.06.2023

The tour was amazing! Alex was very knowledgeable and provided us with different perspectives surrounding the lore and hauntings, while also incorporating the historical aspect. 100% recommend.

Patrizia M. on 02.06.2022

Very nice forest and especially the guide, Alex. Everything was interesting to see and also to hear stories about legends was a plus. Great experience!

Alon Z. on 14.09.2019

It was an enjoyable trip with a friendly guide. It was in the hunted forest and from the stories that kept streeming from our guid Alex, we lost very quickly the griff in reality and God knows now what was a real story and what was fiction. Above all it was a pleasent morning in a lovely forest. Oh... and be aware from the alien in the tree!

Jacqueline L. on 25.10.2018

Alex is a very funny and friendly guide. I really enjoyed my tour of the forest and chatting with him about Romania and the legends of the forest. If I come back I would like to do a night tour next time.