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Family-Friendly Hikes in Parcul Național Domogled - Valea Cernei

9 routes in Parcul Național Domogled - Valea Cernei qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 3.9 km and 85 m (279 ft) of ascent.

That is 41 percent of the 22 routes we map in Parcul Național Domogled - Valea Cernei. They are shorter than the local average, 3.9 km against 11.7 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 85 m (279 ft) against 258 m (846 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Family routes here are short, gently graded and interesting enough to keep younger legs moving. Every one is under seven kilometres with limited climbing. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Băile Herculane (DN 67D) în dreptul crucii Ghizelei - Cascada Cociului (Roșeț)Parcul Național Domogled - Valea Cernei1.5 km32 m21 minEasyApril to October
Băile Herculane (Cartier Zăvoi) - Platoul Coronini - Foișorul Verde - Izvorul Diana IIIParcul Național Domogled - Valea Cernei2.1 km46 m30 minEasyApril to October
Băile Herculane (Cartier Zăvoi) - Platoul Coronini - Izvorul Coronini - Izvorul Munk - Izvorul Diana IIIParcul Național Domogled - Valea Cernei3.9 km85 m56 minEasyApril to October
Băile Herculane (DN67D) - Creasta Munților MehedințiParcul Național Domogled - Valea Cernei6.3 km139 m1 hr 31 minEasyApril to October
Băile Herculane (DN67D) - Poiana MușuroaneParcul Național Domogled - Valea Cernei4.6 km101 m1 hr 6 minEasyApril to October
Băile Herculane (DN67D) - Vârful Domogledul Mare (1105 m)Parcul Național Domogled - Valea Cernei4.5 km100 m1 hr 6 minEasyApril to October
Băile Herculane (DN67D) - Vârful Domogledul Mare (1105 m)Parcul Național Domogled - Valea Cernei3.2 km70 m46 minEasyApril to October
Băile Herculane (DN67D) - Vârful Șușcu (1192 m)Parcul Național Domogled - Valea Cernei4.2 km93 m1 hr 1 minEasyApril to October
Băile Herculane - Izvorul Diana III - Izvorul Munk - Foisorul Galben - Vf. Ciorici - Grota cu Aburi - Grota HaiducilorParcul Național Domogled - Valea Cernei4.5 km99 m1 hr 5 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with Băile Herculane (DN 67D) în dreptul crucii Ghizelei - Cascada Cociului (Roșeț), Băile Herculane (DN67D) - Vârful Domogledul Mare (1105 m), Băile Herculane (DN67D) - Vârful Șușcu (1192 m). Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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