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Local favourite lake · Gorj, Romania

Iovanu

Iovanu is a lake in Gorj, Romania.

Iovanu: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Iovanu

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Iovanu — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.16047, 22.73335. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Iovanu full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Iovanu yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Iovanu?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Iovanu?

    Nearby: Parcul Național Domogled - Valea Cernei (sanctuary, 18 km), Vârful lui Stan (viewpoint, 23 km), Mănăstirea Baia de Aramă (Buddhist site, 23 km), Retezat National Park (sanctuary, 24 km), God's Bridge (attraction, 26 km), Bucura Lake (lake, 31 km).