The best walks and hikes in Gorj
4.9
(51)
630
hikers
14
hikes
Last updated: October 16, 2025
4.8
(11)
90
hikers
1. Iezer Peak (1860 m) – Galcescu Trail Signpost loop from Rânca
10.1km
04:10
510m
510m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
5.0
(4)
84
hikers
2. Peleaga Peak (2,509 m) – Păpușa Peak (2,508 m) loop from Râușor
12.4km
06:15
1,040m
1,040m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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5.0
(5)
105
hikers
3. Pelegii Meadow Campsite – Lake Bucura loop from Râușor
6.62km
03:08
460m
460m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.7
(3)
27
hikers
4. Iezer Peak (1860 m) – Gâlcescu Lake loop from Rânca
15.8km
06:34
890m
890m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
5.0
(3)
38
hikers
5. Pelegii Meadow Campsite – Peleaga Peak (2,509 m) loop from Râușor
10.8km
05:31
870m
870m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
41
hikers
6. View of Retezat National Park – Piatra Iorgovanului Peak loop from Râușor
7.76km
04:31
800m
800m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
5.0
(1)
16
hikers
7. Zănoaga Stânei Lake – Roșiile Lake loop from Jieț
18.7km
06:30
990m
990m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(2)
21
hikers
8. Piatra Iorgovanului Peak – Stănuleții Mari loop from Râușor
13.4km
06:12
920m
920m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
5.0
(2)
8
hikers
9. Stâna Scorota – Piatra Iorgovanului Peak loop from Câmpu lui Neag
15.4km
06:09
910m
910m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
9
hikers
10. The Gate of the Kiss – Târgu Jiu City Center loop from Târgu Jiu
5.33km
01:21
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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