Defileul Jiului
Romania, Gorj County, Hunedoara County
Defileul Jiului
LocationRomania, Gorj County, Hunedoara County
RegionGorj County, Hunedoara County
TypeNational Park
Coordinates45.2830°, 23.3830°
Established2005
Area111.27
Nearest CityBumbești-Jiu (5 mi)
Major CityTârgu Jiu (15 mi)
About Defileul Jiului
Defileul Jiului National Park protects one of Romania's most spectacular river gorges. The park features steep canyon walls, diverse forest ecosystems, and numerous caves and rock formations. It serves as an important ecological corridor between the Southern and Western Carpathians.