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Transalpina
Romania's highest road reaching 2145m, even more remote and dramatic than its famous neighbor the Transfăgărășan, crossing wild Carpathian landscapes.
31 km · about 35 min drive
Gorj County, Romania · Europe
Bălcești sits on the route: 10 minutes from Bengești, 31km from Transalpina.
Bălcești is a town located in Gorj County, Romania. With a population of 1,014, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Bălcești sits in Romania, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Bucharest time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bălcești to your route.
The Pârâul Galben (also: Galbenu) is a left tributary of the river Gilort in Romania. It discharges into the Gilort in Bălcești. Its length is 32 km (20 mi) and its basin size is 112 km2 (43 sq mi).
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Bălcești is located in Gorj County, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 45.1052 latitude, 23.6329 longitude.
Bălcești has a population of approximately 1,014 people, making it a town in Romania.
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Romania's highest road reaching 2145m, even more remote and dramatic than its famous neighbor the Transfăgărășan, crossing wild Carpathian landscapes.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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