The Grădiștea Muncelului – Cioclovina Natural Park has been a legally protected area since 2000, covering an area of 38,184 hectares. The natural park includes six of the most spectacular nature reserves in Hunedoara County, namely the Ponorici-Cioclovina karst complex, Tecuri Cave, Șura Mare Cave, Crivadiei Gorges, Ohaba-Ponor fossil site, and Bolii Cave.