Vulcan Pass

#574 among destinations in Romania

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass

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Vulcan Pass is a mountain pass in the Hunedoara county of Romania, on the Jiu valley. The nearby city of Vulcan is named after the pass. ()

Local name: Pasul Vâlcan Coordinates: 45°17'55"N, 23°18'29"E

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Nearby attractions include: Straja, Ski Straja, Lainici Monastery, Surduc Pass.

4.5 miNW
Winter sport, Ski area
Straja
115 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Carpathian Mountains, Straja, Romania is a hidden gem for winter sports enthusiasts. This ski area, known for its picturesque landscapes and reliable snow cover, has become an increasingly popular destination for both local and international...
3.7 miNW
45°19'10"N • 23°14'18"E
Ski Straja, Lupeni
94 min walk • Winter sport, Ski area
4.7 miSE
Church, Monastery
Lainici Monastery, Defileul Jiului National Park
121 min walk • The Lainici Monastery is a Romanian Orthodox monastery located 32 km from Târgu Jiu.
4.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Surduc Pass, Defileul Jiului National Park
118 min walk • Surduc Pass is a mountain pass in the Gorj and Hunedoara counties of Southwestern Romania, connecting the Petroşani Depression with Oltenia.
6.2 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Stadionul Minerul, Lupeni
159 min walk • Minerul Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Lupeni, Romania. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Hercules Lupeni. The stadium holds 3,000 people.