Cheile Turzii (Turda Gorges) is a natural reserve (on Hășdate River) situated 6 km west of Turda and about 15 km south-east of Cluj-Napoca, in Transylvania, Romania. The canyon, formed through the erosion of the jurasic calcar of the mountain, is 2 900 m long and the walls have hights reaching 300 m[1]. The total surface of the canyon is of 324 ha. Cheile Turzii contain one of the richest and most scenary karst landscapes in Romania. More than 1000 plant and animal species (some of them rare or endangered, like the wild garlic or some species of eagle) live here.

The site has been inhabited since the neolithic. More than 1,000 plant species can be found in the reservation. 67 species of birds, fish, amphibians and some mammals (foxes, weasels, martens, wild boars etc. There are some 60 known caves, almost all of them being of small size (the longest one has 120 m). Cheile Turzii are just a few km away from two other canyons (Cheile Turului and Cheile Borzești) as well as from Ciucaș waterfall. Cheile Turzii is one of the main rock climbing sites in Romania.

Situated just a few km from Turda city, Turda Gorges zone is one of the areas of most interest for nature lovers. The gorges have been carved into the limestone massif of Trascau by Hasdate brook and they can be crossed both water line and on the slopes above.

The gorges are heaving a length of 2900 meters and a wall height of up to 300 m. In total in Turda Gorges there are known about 60 caves, most of all small caves (only 8 exceed 20 meters in length, the largest reaching 120 m).

Turda Gorges offers a karst wild landscape: steep and high cliffs, sharp ridges, stone towers, stony ravines, detritus, arcades, etc. It can be seen there more that 1000 species of plants and animals, some of them representing rare species, like wild garlic, the rock eagles and other.

Cheile Turzii (Turda Gorge), just a half an hour drive from the Salt Mine. A beautiful natural reserve with a unique landscape, it is 1.5 km long and has almost vertical, up to 300 m high walls. Turda Gorge is one of the most popular attractions in the Apuseni Mountains. The gorges are of special interest because of their morphologic variety: caves, fossils, towers, and arcades formed by the river's repeated attempts to penetrate the limestone mountain. The natural reserve was founded in 1938 and almost 1000 special plants live there. Also, the entrances of more than 60 caves can be seen on the walls.

Turda Gorge is an excellent place for free climbing, having more than 100 routes, for all difficulty levels. The variety of routes rank Cheile Turzii as one of the top areas among the climbing sights in Romania.

After hiking the gorge, 30 km away, is Remetea village where man can go for a great Hungarian lunch. Also to visit in the village is the local Village Museum and the old water mill.

Local transport is provided to three main public transport companies: ALIS, STP, Vemar Trans, which link Turda and Cluj-Napoca (airport, rail station), Campia Turzii (railway station) and surrounding villages. Taxi Network from Turda and Campia Turzii is well covered by several local companies. There are also cover local companies that provide services Rent-a-Car.