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The Top 19 Attractions in Vâlcea

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Vâlcea. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Vâlcea is a region where 19

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 6, 2025

Beautiful view of Lake Galcescu

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The trail up until this viewing point is very nice. The landscape is really beautiful. If you want to go down to Lake Galcescu, the path is very steep and …

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Turnu Monastery

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Beautiful monastery. The courtyard flowers very beautiful with all sorts of flowers.

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Stânișoara Monastery

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You can drive up here by car and then start hiking here.

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Cozia Hut

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Located below the highest point mountain hut. I do not really know if I would like to sleep there; it was good to rest.

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Vârful Cărbunele

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View from the parking lot to the summit of Varful Carbunele in the southern Carpathian arch. The 1st summit on this tour. The car park is located on the Transalpina …

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Route 4 #TCRNo8 // Drumul Strategic, Transalpina

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Control Point (CP)4: Drumul Strategic, Transalpina, Romania
Parcours length: 44 km
Highest point: 1990 m
Distance from CP3: 700 km

The final Control will coax riders into the mysterious romance …

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Stâna Ștefanu

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Very good traditional Romanian food, especially the lamb!!!

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Râureni Reservoir

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Reservoir of the Alt River. At the end of the dam it is a great place to take a break. You can sit on the wall here and watch the birds on the lake.

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Gazebo Rest Stop in the Village Center

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In the midday glow a welcome place to hold a snack in the shade of the pavilion. Provided with the things of daily needs, we have endured it here for …

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Singletrack Trail Around Balindru Mare

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Coming from Negovanu, you always ride slightly downhill with a gradient of around -2%. You have a wonderful view down into the valley to the right. And since it is …

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Beautiful view of Lake Galcescu

Turnu Monastery

Stânișoara Monastery

Cozia Hut

Vârful Cărbunele

Route 4 #TCRNo8 // Drumul Strategic, Transalpina

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