Vulcan
The second-largest town in the Jiu Valley, gateway to Vulcan Pass and the Devil's Cave.
Vulcan is mentioned as far back as the Josephine Land Survey (1769–1773) and has been a municipality since 2003 — the second-largest town in the Jiu Valley after Petroșani. Like its neighbours, it grew around coal mining, and today it's best known for the Devil's Cave (Peștera Dracului), with its own waterfall, found on one of five themed trails built in the area in 2022.
From Vulcan, the road climbs to Vulcan Pass (1,621 m), which links the Jiu Valley to northern Oltenia — historically crossed by Prince Michael the Brave in 1600, and the site of fighting during World War I.
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Vulcan Pass
A historic 1,621 m pass linking the Jiu Valley to Oltenia.
Vâlcan Mountains
Coral Cave
A cave reserve in the Vâlcan Mountains with a chamber of coralloid formations; closed to the public since 1972.
Vâlcan Mountains
Straja alpine coaster (Baloo Coaster)
Hunedoara's first alpine coaster — an adrenaline ride through the forest at Straja.
Vâlcan Mountains
Educational Swimming Pool, Vulcan
A semi-Olympic pool in the town centre, between the Minimax store and the church by the town hall.
Vulcan
Tunnels Trail
An easy-to-moderate themed trail near Vulcan, leading to the Devil's Cave and Waterfall.
Vulcan
Buta Gorges – Buta Hut trail
A long route through the Vâlcan Mountains, from the Buta Gorges to Buta Hut, over Pleșa and Piule peaks.
Vâlcan Mountains
Câmpușel – Scorota Saddle – Buta Hut trail
A shorter access route to Buta Hut, from Câmpușel via Scorota Saddle.
Vâlcan Mountains
Vâlcan – Straja – Oslea ridge trail
The Vâlcan Mountains ridge traverse, past Straja Peak — the longest marked trail in the area.
Vâlcan Mountains
Atrium Hotel
A modern-design hotel between the Straja and Parâng resorts, in Vulcan.
Vulcan
Heaven Inn
A restaurant opened in 2022, with Romanian and international cuisine, in central Vulcan.
Vulcan
Cabana la Cassian
A mountain cabin on Decebal Street, in the town of Vulcan.
Vulcan
Pensiunea Paradisul Verde
A guesthouse on Socănească Street, in Vulcan, about 15 km from Straja.
Vulcan
Cabana Casa Ozon
A cabin on Dealul Babii Street, in Vulcan.
Vulcan