Zlagna: Between the Stream and the Hills

Zlagna lies on the right bank of the stream of the same name and between two hills. These two landscape features define the village’s geographical contours. The first documented mention in 1503 is considered a historical reference point. Further afield, the mountain destinations on Muntele Mic are among the local attractions. For your travel planning, local history and regional destinations can be considered separately: the churches and the stream-related tradition refer to Zlagna, while the hermitage, tourist station and access route relate to Muntele Mic.

Local History by the Stream

A local tradition connects the name Zlagna with gold that was supposedly found in the sand of the stream flowing through the village. The place associated with this gold-mill tradition is still called “La moara popii” today. This brings together two distinct historical reference points: the year 1503 marks the first documented record, while the story about the gold has been passed down orally. It links the village’s name with the stream and a local narrative.

Churches and Their History

The Orthodox parish church in Zlagna is named “Sfinții Arhangheli Mihail și Gavriil” and was built between 1906 and 1907. The parish church is listed as 18 m long and 8 m wide. It is therefore more than twice as long as it is wide—a specific indication of its dimensions. The name refers to the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel.

Another strand of church history is represented by the Baptist Christian Church in Zlagna. It was founded in 1919, and its place of worship was built in 1945. In 1960, a brass band program began there under the direction of Brother Basulescu. The years refer to different milestones: the founding of the church, the construction of the place of worship, and the start of the musical work.

Turnul lui Ovidiu is also a point of interest for those interested in Roman history: Roman remains were discovered near the tower.

Muntele Mic: Mountain Destinations and Seasonal Attractions

The hermitage on Muntele Mic is at an elevation of 1550 m. It was built from hewn fir logs and completed in October 1939. The Muntele Mic tourist station is at an elevation of 1545 m. According to the description, skiing is possible on the mountain summit for almost six months of the year. This is a seasonal indication; conditions may vary. If you are planning to visit the mountain for skiing, check current conditions in advance.

Travel Directions

Further afield from Zlagna, access to the Muntele Mic mountain station runs from Caransebeș via the DJ 608A and through Zervești, Turnu Ruieni and Borlova. Borlova is the last village before the station. Road and access conditions may change; check them before setting off. For the Caransebeș–Zlagna bus connection, a source from 2022 lists route code 023. Before traveling, check whether the service is currently operating.

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Go to the regional travel overview: Caraş-Severin.