Kazan Gorge
Казан / Cazanele Dunării
The narrowest and deepest stretch of the Danube, where the Greater and Lesser Kazan gorges are flanked by cliffs. The river narrows to about 150 meters here, making it the highlight for cruises and road trips.
Kazan Gorge is divided into Greater Kazan and Lesser Kazan. Limestone cliffs several hundred meters high line both banks, and the Danube narrows to about 150 meters here, with the deepest water on the entire river. The road on the Serbian side winds along the shore through several tunnels, while Romania's DN57 road offers views over the water. The Decebalus Rock Sculpture, Mraconia Monastery, and Trajan's Tablet are all concentrated in this stretch. The best way to explore is by boat from Donji Milanovac or from Dubova in Romania, with a one-way trip of about 1 to 2 hours. Along the way, you can stop at caves.
Opening hours
All day (boat tours roughly May–Oct)
Nearby sights
- Ciucaru Mare
- Veterani Cave
- Ponicova Cave
- Veliki Štrbac Viewpoint
- Mraconia Monastery
- Rock Sculpture of Decebalus
- Tabula Traiana
- Orșova