Vulcan
Karpaty › Retezat-Godeanu Mountains Group
About Vulcan
A rugged former coal hub evolving into a gateway for the wild Jiu Valley and the unpolished peaks of the Parâng mountains.
Highlights
- Industrial heritage trails
- Rugged mountain biking
- Wilderness hiking routes
- Endless ridge views
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1211m
- Top lift: 1320m
- Ski pistes: 1.7km
- Ski lifts: 3
- MTB trails: 3.5km
- Mountain huts: 2
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Vulcan
- Today: 7 to 16 °C, clear sky, 10 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3374 m (2710 to 3580 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| st 30. 9. | 7 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| čt 1. 10. | 5 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| pá 2. 10. | 4 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| so 3. 10. | 4 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| ne 4. 10. | 6 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| po 5. 10. | 7 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| út 6. 10. | 7 / 13 °C | mainly clear | dry | 4 h sun |
| st 7. 10. | 3 / 17 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 11 h sun |
| čt 8. 10. | 7 / 17 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 11 h sun |
| pá 9. 10. | 8 / 18 °C | overcast | dry | 11 h sun |
Things to do in Vulcan
Hikes nearby — Vulcan (5)
5 curated hiking trails around Vulcan, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Vulcan (Paroșeni) - Vârful Pilugu (Bilugu) Mare - Piatra Iorgovanului - Șaua Paltina
Vulcan (Paroșeni) - Culmea Tulișa - Curmătura Tulișa - Curmătura Făgețel - Vârful Pilugu (Bilugu) Mare - Vârful Lazărului - Vârful Custura - Șaua Plaiul Mic - Culmea Drăgșanu - Vârful Albele - Piatra Iorgovanului - Șaua Paltina
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Bumbești Jiu - Valea Vajoaia - Cabana Buliga - Drumul Roman - Stațiunea Straja
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DN 66 - Cantonul silvic Cutreasa - Valea Căpriorul
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Traseul tematic Defileul Jiului și comorile sale
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Defileul Jiului - Șaua Prisloapelor - Vf. Parângul Mare
Getting to Vulcan
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Sibiu International Airport (SBZ), 80 km away, about 3h12 by road
- Wien: 9h03 by car, 786 km
Where to stay in Vulcan
126 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 47 EUR per night, median 70 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Vulcan page.