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Domogled-Valea Cernei National Park
Domogled-Valea Cernei National Park is a national park in Romania, established in 2000, covering 612 km² (236 sq mi). It is the largest of Romania's 13 national parks. Protected area in Romania.
- Area
- 612 km²
- Established
- 2000
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- TSR · 128 km
Nearest airports to Domogled-Valea Cernei National Park
- 1 TSR128 kmstraight line
- 2 CRA132 kmstraight line
- 3 SBZ138 kmstraight line
More about Domogled-Valea Cernei National Park
Domogled-Valea Cernei National Park is one of 13 national parks in Romania — protected area in Romania. It covers 612 km² (61,200 ha) — about 78% of the size of New York City, making it the largest national park in Romania (21.9% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2000, 26 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in Romania (the first dates from 1988). It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Domogled-Valea Cernei National Park
The closest airport is Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR), about 128 km away — around 2 h 47 min by car; alternatively Craiova International Airport (CRA, 132 km). Other national parks within reach include Retezat National Park (380 km²), Đerdap National Park (636 km²), Semenic-Cheile Carașului National Park (361 km²) and Cheile Nerei-Beușnița National Park (368 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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