Cheia

For other uses, see Cheia (disambiguation).

Cheia is a mountain resort, 60 kilometres (37 mi) north of Ploiești in Prahova County, Romania. Situated in the Teleajen Valley, it is surrounded by the Ciucaș Mountains. Administratively, Cheia is a village, part of Măneciu commune. Cheia Monastery is located to the southeast of the town.

Mountain peaks

Cheia - panorama

Heights, as shown in the panoramic photo (from left to right, view from the Babeș Peak):

  • Bratocea Pass (1,263 m)
  • Tesla Peak (1,613 m)
  • Ciucaș Peak (1,954 m)
  • Valea Berii
  • Muntele Roșu (the Red Mountain)
  • Gropșoare Peak (1,833 m)
  • Zăganu Peak (1,817 m)
  • Cheia resort (875 m).

Water source

Cheia in Prahova is the source for several brands of bottled mineral water in Romania, including Keia Izvorul Zaganului Junior.[1]

References

  1. ^ MIhalas, Eugeniu; Gavrila, Laura; Sirghe, Ana; Toma, Vasilica; Decolli, Yllka; Savin, Carmen (July 2023). "Evaluation of Fluoride Concentration in Commercially Available Bottled Water in Romania – A Potential Risk Factor for Dental Fluorosis". Applied Sciences. 13 (13): 7563. doi:10.3390/app13137563.
Mănăstirea Cheia

45°27′17″N 25°56′12″E / 45.45472°N 25.93667°E / 45.45472; 25.93667

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