3. The Hoia Baciu Forest

Deep in the heart of Transylvania lies the Hoia Baciu Forest, a place so shrouded in mystery that it’s been called Romania’s Bermuda Triangle. Known for its eerie silence, unexplained lights, reports of UFO sightings, and ghostly apparitions, this forest has terrified locals and paranormal investigators alike. Some say it’s cursed, others believe it’s a portal to another dimension — but one thing is certain: those who enter rarely leave unchanged.

What causes the twisted, unnatural trees? Why do electronic devices fail within its borders? And who—or what—lurks in the shadows? Join us as we step into one of the world’s most haunted forests and explore the chilling stories that make Hoia Baciu so infamous.

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This episode was written and edited by Liz Silva. Theme song by High Street Music.

Episode Sources:

Hoia Baciu Forest

https://romaniatourstore.com/blog/hoia-baciu-forest-mysterious-legends/

Hoia Baciu Forest: Braving the World’s Most Haunted Forest

https://www.jhmoncrieff.com/horror-writers-workshop-day-seven-braving-the-worlds-most-haunted-forest/

Hoia Baciu Forest: World’s Most Haunted Forest

https://hoiabaciuforest.com/en/

Hoia Baciu Travel Guide: Inside the Creepiest Forest in Transylvania by Sophie Buchan

https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/europe/romania/hoia-baciu-haunted-forest-travel-guide-b2256555.html