8.7 km
Total Distance
775 m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A climb from the town of Lupeni in the Jiu valley to the Straja resort on the ridge of the Valcan Mountains. Forest paths lead up to the chalets and ski slopes, with wide views over the Jiu valley and the Retezat from the top.

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes