cheile
Cheile is the Romanian term for gorges or ravines, referring to narrow, steep-walled valleys carved by rivers through mountains. In Romanian toponymy, the word is commonly used to designate a gorge as part of a place name, signaling a dramatic landscape feature.
Notable examples include Cheile Turzii (Turda Gorge) in Cluj County and Cheile Bicazului (Bicaz Gorge) in Neamț
Geologically, cheile form where rivers erupt through resistant rock and carve channels that create deep, narrow
Use and conservation vary by site. Cheile are popular for outdoor recreation, including hiking and rock climbing,