
Duration
8 hours
Distance
18 km
Adventure through spectacular gorges and ancestral forests to limestone ridge. Remarkable botanical diversity and panoramic views over the entire Retezat range.
DN 66A → cross Jiul de Vest → enter Scorotei Gorges (spectacular formations) → Stâna Scorota → ascend Șaua Drăcșanu → Retezat limestone ridge → Piatra Iorgovanului Peak (2014m) → descend alpine meadows and juniper → DN 66A.
Trail photos provided with permission from A.P.N. Retezat (www.retezat.ro) - used for educational purposes and tourism promotion.
Elevation Gain
+1400m
Trail Marking
Yellow dot, then red band on ridge

Mountain hiking requires proper equipment and preparation. Check weather conditions before departure and inform others of your route.