Urloaia

Last Update: 30.04.2025 by APIC România
Subregion: Southwest
Town: Pripoare
v3 a3 III
7h40
1h40
5h
1h
1035m
675m
360m
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25m
2x40m
11
Car required (high wheelbase)
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Summary:
Urloaia Canyon, on the northern edge of Cozia Massif, is formed by the Urloaia Valley and its tributaries. It features 12 abseilable waterfalls, slides, and drops in a spectacular landscape. The highest waterfall is 27m, and in high water conditions, it is challenging even for the well-prepared.
Summary:
Urloaia Canyon, on the northern edge of Cozia Massif, is formed by the Urloaia Valley and its tributaries. It features 12 abseilable waterfalls, slides, and drops in a spectacular landscape. The highest waterfall is 27m, and in high water conditions, it is challenging even for the well-prepared.

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Coordinates:

Parking at Entry
45.329308°, 24.361572°
DMS: 45° 19" 45.51', 24° 21" 41.66'

DM: 45° 19.758", 24° 21.694"

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Parking at Exit
45.368411°, 24.373764°
DMS: 45° 22" 6.28', 24° 22" 25.55'

DM: 45° 22.105", 24° 22.426"

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Canyon Start
45.350222°, 24.373061°
DMS: 45° 21" 0.8', 24° 22" 23.02'

DM: 45° 21.013", 24° 22.384"

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Canyon End
45.359564°, 24.367175°
DMS: 45° 21" 34.43', 24° 22" 1.83'

DM: 45° 21.574", 24° 22.031"

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Literatures:

Canyoning Book
Alin V. Popa, Ioan Pop (John)
2024
978-973-0-39907-3
To purchase The Canyon Guide of Romania, just send an email to office@apic.ro .Each copy costs €22 + shipping. The guide spotlights 35 documented canyons, each with key statistics, a profile topo sketch, an area map, concise descriptions, and flash-flood ratings. These sculpted corridors slice through the wild Carpathian Mountains, revealing some of Romania’s purest alpine beauty across 200+ pages. We have linked to this book also some new canyons explored after the book went to print, keeping your adventures fully up to date.

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