The best walks and hikes in Vâlcea
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Romania? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Vâlcea to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Vâlcea is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: October 16, 2025
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1. Turnu Monastery – View of Cozia Mountains loop from Mănăstirea Turnu
17.2km
07:07
1,330m
1,330m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.8
(11)
90
hikers
2. 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.
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4.8
(16)
110
hikers
3. Lotrisor Waterfall loop from Văratica
4.87km
01:33
200m
200m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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.
4.3
(6)
45
hikers
5. View of Cozia National Park – Cabana Cozia loop from Șerbănești
10.9km
04:43
970m
980m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(3)
35
hikers
6. Cabana Cozia – View of Cozia Mountains loop from Șerbănești
8.37km
03:54
840m
840m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(3)
32
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7. Turnu Monastery – Stânișoara Monastery loop from Mănăstirea Turnu
10.1km
03:38
550m
550m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
5.0
(1)
14
hikers
8. Turnu Monastery – La Meliță loop from Mănăstirea Turnu
9.08km
04:00
800m
800m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.3
(3)
19
hikers
9. Stânișoara Monastery loop from Păușa
14.9km
04:35
540m
540m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
2
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10. View of the Carpathians loop from Centrul Istoric
8.11km
02:30
280m
280m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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