Canyon Drăstănic in Vest/România v2-a2-II 1.5/5* 4h40

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Country: România / Romania

Region: Vest / West

Subregion: Cerna Valley

Town: Băile Herculane

v2 a2 II

4h40

1h30

2h30

40min

370m

240m

130m

12m

1x40m

6

on Foot

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Summary:

The Drăstănic Valley, a right tributary of the Cerna River, is located in the Cerna Mountains and has carved out the Drăstănic Gorges along its course. This short, beautiful, and playful canyon consists of two steep sections with a total of 6 waterfalls.

Summary:

The Drăstănic Valley, a right tributary of the Cerna River, is located in the Cerna Mountains and has carved out the Drăstănic Gorges along its course. This short, beautiful, and playful canyon consists of two steep sections with a total of 6 waterfalls.

Access:

If the river is low, you can park directly across from the canyon and wade the river. But if the canyon is high enough to be interesting, you need to park further downstream at a campsite where a bridge gets you across the river. Then follow a hiking trail running along the river bank on river right.

Approach (1 h 30):

Tour (2 h 30):

The upper part of the canyon is enclosed and pretty but very short, just three rappels. There are one or two more decent waterfalls lower down, plus river walking.

Return (40 min):

Coordinates:

Parking Entry and Exit

44.972056°, 22.491725° ↓↑
DMS: 44° 58" 19.4', 22° 29" 30.21'
DM: 44° 58.323", 22° 29.503"
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Canyon Start

44.992025°, 22.508119° ↓↑
DMS: 44° 59" 31.29', 22° 30" 29.23'
DM: 44° 59.521", 22° 30.487"
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Canyon End

44.989561°, 22.513011° ↓↑
DMS: 44° 59" 22.42', 22° 30" 46.84'
DM: 44° 59.374", 22° 30.781"
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Literatures:

Canyoning Book

Ghidul Canioanelor din România

Alin V. Popa, Ioan Pop (John)

2024

978-973-0-39907-3

To purchase The Canyon Guide of Romania, just send an email to office@apic.ro .Each copy costs €22 + shipping. The guide spotlights 35 documented canyons, each with key statistics, a profile topo sketch, an area map, concise descriptions, and flash-flood ratings. These sculpted corridors slice through the wild Carpathian Mountains, revealing some of Romania’s purest alpine beauty across 200+ pages. We have linked to this book also some new canyons explored after the book went to print, keeping your adventures fully up to date.

Other Canyon Info

Wikiloc GPX track https://www.wikiloc.com/canyoneering-trails/drastanic-219170879