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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.
38 km · about 45 min drive
Gorj County, Romania · Europe
Sâmbotin sits on the route: 10 minutes from Turcineşti, 43km from Retezat National Park.
Sâmbotin is a town located in Gorj County, Romania. With a population of 538, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Sâmbotin 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 Sâmbotin to your route.
The Sâmbotin is a right tributary of the river Jiu in Romania. It flows into the Jiu near the village Sâmbotin. Its length is 11 km (6.8 mi) and its basin size is 35 km2 (14 sq mi). The upper reach of the river is known as Viezuroiu.
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Sâmbotin is located in Gorj County, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 45.1333 latitude, 23.3333 longitude.
Sâmbotin has a population of approximately 538 people, making it a town in Romania.
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Full driving guide for Romania3 notable places within an hour's drive.
mountain pass
Romania's highest road reaching 2145m, even more remote and dramatic than its famous neighbor the Transfăgărășan, crossing wild Carpathian landscapes.
38 km · about 45 min drive
national park
Romania's oldest national park with over 80 glacial lakes, ancient forests, and some of the wildest mountain scenery in the Carpathians.
43 km · about 50 min drive
ancient ruins
UNESCO-listed capital of the Dacian kingdom in the Orastie mountains, with a circular stone sanctuary and paved sacred road.
54 km · about 65 min drive
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