🏔️ Vâlcan Mountains

Romania · Europe · 45.24°N, 22.89°E

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). The mountains run the length of the Jiu Valley, and serve as a barrier to entry on the southern side of the valley.

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Country	Romania
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	45.24°N, 22.89°E · view on map

Vâlcan Mountains is located in Romania, in Europe.

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