Romania Dam near Cioroiu

The Olt flows from the Eastern Carpathians first westwards, later southwards and flows into the Danube after 670 km. It gives its name to the region of Oltenia (Little Wallachia), between the Southern Carpathians, the Danube and the Olt. In its course, it is an estimated half of its length repeatedly dammed. Particularly on its southern 150 km, one reservoir follows the other, like a cascade of lakes.
Walls and banks are popular fishing spots and no prohibition signs get in the way.
In former locks, the lock gates have been replaced by concrete walls. Nature has reclaimed the areas below these abandoned parts. This has created some beautiful water landscapes.

Some of the access roads and former water engineering structures that have been decommissioned have fallen into disrepair.