Olt Gorge
Explore the Olt Gorge and the scenery between Transylvania and Oltenia.
About the area
What Olt Gorge has to offer
The Olt Gorge is one of the main natural routes between Transylvania and Oltenia. Mountain walls, the river and the forests create a landscape suited to photography, trips, cycling and recreational activities. The area combines well with the Cozia Mountains, the Lotru Valley and Călimănești-Căciulata.
What to see in Olt Gorge
The Olt river, the gorge scenery, the Cozia Mountains and the link between Transylvania and Oltenia.
Local character
The area offers Vâlcea cooking, local produce and the traditions of northern Oltenia.
Seasons
What to do in Olt Gorge in each season
Spring
Spring suits photography and hiking.
Summer
Summer is ideal for cycling, fishing and trips.
Autumn
Autumn suits photography.
Winter
Winter offers spectacular scenery, but conditions can be difficult.
Practical information
For activities near the river, check local conditions and access first.
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