Iron Gates Natural Park

It includes the Romanian part of the Iron Gate of the Danube River.

History

Landscape

Flora and fauna

Thirty-four species of mammals are found in the park, from big carnivores like the brown bear or the lynx to wild cats or red deer. Iron Gates Nature Park is also the home of two rare reptile species, Hermann’s tortoise and the long-nosed viper, both protected and endangered.

Climate

• Small Kazan Gorge

• Great Kazan Gorge

• Rock sculpture of DecebalusThe tallest rock sculpture in Europe, a 40-m high carving in rock of the face of Decebalus, the last king of Dacia.

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Lodging

Camping

Backcountry

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