Retezat Mountains
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The Retezat Mountains are one of the highest massifs in Romania, being part of the Southern Carpathians. The highest peak is Peleaga, at an altitude of 2,509 metres. Other important peaks are Păpușa a
View over Bucura Lake from Peleaga Peak
Bucura Lake, the largest glacial lake in Romania
A waterfall on the Stânișoara stream
A small group of chamois with Bucura Lake in the background.
Peleaga
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Peleaga is a mountain in Romania. It is the highest point in the Retezat Mountains with a summit elevation of 2,509 metres above sea level. Peleaga is located in Hunedoara County, and lies within the
Retezat Mountains
…Munții Retezat, Hungarian: Retyezát-hegység) are one of the highest massifs in Romania, being part of the Southern Carpathians. The highest peak is Peleaga (Vârful Peleaga), at an altitude of 2,509 metres (8,232 ft). Other important peaks are Păpușa (Vârful Păpușa, "the Doll Peak") and Retezat Peak (Vârful…
Sign indicating the elevation at the Peleaga summit
The Retezat Mountains seen from atop one of them (Vârfu Mare, "The Big Peak")