South-Eastern side of Vâlcan Mountains viewed from Lelești

The Vâlcan Mountains are a chain of mountains in the Southern Carpathians in Gorj County, Romania. They are part of the Retezat-Godeanu Mountains group, and run for approximately 54 kilometres (34 mi). The highest point is Oslea Peak at 1,946 metres (6,385 ft), and the second highest is Straja at 1,848 metres (6,063 ft). [1] The mountains run the length of the Jiu Valley, and serve as a barrier to entry on the southern side of the valley.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Roberts, James (28 March 2011). "8". The Mountains of Romania. Cicerone Guides. pp. 126–127. ISBN 978-1-85284-295-6. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
  2. ↑ "Vâlcan Mountains". www.jiuvalley.org. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
  • "Jiu Valley Portal". www.jiuvalley.org. Retrieved April 17, 2021. — the regional web portal host, with maps and information of the Vâlcan Mountains and surrounding region.

45°14′09″N 22°53′25″E / 45.23583°N 22.89028°E / 45.23583; 22.89028

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