Romania Iron Gate
The bottleneck of the Danube in the southern Carpathians is considered one of the most impressive valley breakthroughs in Europe. Between the Banat Mountains and the Serbian Carpathians, on the Romanian-Serbian border, the river has carved a path: the Iron Gate (Porțile de Fier). The Danube has been dammed in this area since 1972, yet the narrowest section is only about 200 m wide. The rock walls rise almost vertically here.
Travel Information
This narrowest part of the Iron Gate can only be reached by boat or from the Serbian side.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
Daytime
Sunrise & Sunset
07:34 - 16:59
| current local time: 18:48
Photo Themes
Danube
Reservoir
River
Locations
Danube
Danube river
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