Vâlcan Mountains Explained

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 . The highest point is Oslea Peak at, and the second highest is Straja at . ^[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]

External links

• Web site: Jiu Valley Portal. www.jiuvalley.org. April 17, 2021. — the regional web portal host, with maps and information of the Vâlcan Mountains and surrounding region.

Notes and References

1. Book: Roberts, James. The Mountains of Romania. Cicerone Guides. 126–127. 8. 28 March 2011. 978-1-85284-295-6 . https://books.google.com/books?id=b35z4pJSOEYC&dq=V%C3%A2lcan+Mountains&pg=PA127. 2009-01-22.
2. Web site: Vâlcan Mountains. www.jiuvalley.org. April 17, 2021.