15: Ep. 15 Hoia Bacciu Forest: Romania’s Portal to Hell

Share your thoughts or send a request

Alright Creepy Crew, buckle up for this one.

We’re diving deep into Romania’s most F'd-up forest - a place where trees grow in impossible spirals, time itself gets twisted, and a five-year-old girl disappeared for five years only to return completely unchanged.

From the shepherd who vanished with 200 sheep (and was never found) to the 1968 UFO photos that ruined a man’s life, the Hoia-Baciu Forest is paranormal activity on steroids.

We’ll explore the mysterious circular clearing where nothing grows, the scientists who can’t explain what they’re finding, and why locals have been avoiding this place for centuries. Plus, I’ll tell you exactly why I think this forest might actually be alive - and hunting, not haunting.

Fair warning: this episode will make you question everything you thought you knew about reality.

-----

# References & Resources

**Primary Sources:**

- Archaeological findings: Starčevo–Kőrös–Criș Neolithic settlement (6500 BC)

- Emil Barnea UFO photographs (August 18, 1968)

- Scientific soil analysis reports of Poiana Rotunda clearing

- Electromagnetic anomaly documentation from Cluj University studies

**Key Locations:**

- Hoia-Baciu Forest, Cluj County, Transylvania, Romania

- Poiana Rotunda (The Round Clearing)

- Valea Lungă archaeological site

- Cluj-Napoca Ethnographic Museum vicinity

**Documentary Sources:**

- Featured investigations: Ghost Adventures, Destination Truth, Expedition X

- Local folklore collections from Cluj-Napoca region

- Romanian paranormal research archives

- Multiple eyewitness accounts spanning 1960s-2025

**Note:** All information presented is based on documented reports, scientific studies, and verified eyewitness accounts. Individual experiences and interpretations may vary.

Hello to all my fellow wanderers of the weird... the curious collectors of the uncanny... the strange and unusual souls who feel most at home in the shadows. Welcome to Creepy Shit.

Each week, I'll take you on a journey through genuinely haunted locations where the veil wears thin, unravel forgotten folklore that explains why that cold spot won't leave your bedroom corner, and share the essential knowledge.

No bullshit, no over-dramatic whispers, just the authentically creepy stories and spiritual survival skills you crave. Think of this as your paranormal field guide – equal parts campfire tales, cultural history, and "what to do when that shadow in the hallway definitely isn't your coat rack."

So come on, strange and unusual friends. Let's explore the unexplained together. New episodes weekly – for those who know the night has always held more truth than the day.

Follow on Instagram @creepy_shit_podcast for haunting images, paranormal evidence, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the research behind each episode.