Đerdap Gorge
Erdap gorge is a slice of heaven that mixes the empowering beauty of nature with historical relics. The most magnificent canyon in Europe highlighted the most attractive aspects of the Danube and surrounded it with mountains on either side of the Serbian-Romanian border. The Danube is the longest and deepest river in this valley, which is also known as "Iron Gate" due to its force and moodiness.
The Carpathian Mountains separated a few hundred thousand years ago, resulting in the formation of the Carpathian Mountains. The Panonian Sea flooded into the rift, and after the sea receded, the Danube flowed into the 130-kilometer-long valley where it remains to this day.
The Erdap gorge is the most attractive area of the 64,000-hectare erdap National Park, which spans along the Danube's right bank. The Danube reaches its greatest depth (96 m) right here, making it the biggest river depth in Europe and one of the largest river depths in the world. Furthermore, the Danube is the narrowest in its whole journey via Erdap canyon near Kazan (160 m).
- Entrance fees: 250 dinar/person
- Location: Đerdap National Park, Serbia