Protected area

The three protected sites streches throughout Alba and Hunedoara counties, on the borders of river Mures, between the urban localities Alba Iulia (Alba county) and Simeria (Hunedoara county). They are relevant for:

  • Bird protection area ROSPA0139 Piemontul Munților Metaliferi – Vințu (8.369 ha)
  • Community protection area ROSCI0419 Mureșul Mijlociu – Cugir (356 ha) on the banks of Mureș and Cugir rivers
  • Natural geologic preserved area 2.519 Măgura Uroiului ( 24 ha)

ROSPA0139 Piemontul Munților Metaliferi–Vințu includes the geological reservation Măgura Uroiului (2.519) and partially overlaps (on a surface of 73 ha) ROSCI0419 Mureșul Mijlociu – Cugir.