The mountains cover an area of 1,150 km2 (440 sq mi) and are located in the central-eastern part of Bihor County, covering 15.2% of its surface area. They are also the mountainous area nearest to Oradea, which is about 35 km (22 mi) away from Vârciorog, and 60 km (37 mi) away of Șuncuiuș, two communes nestled in the Pădurea Craiului.