Peleaga, Retezat National Park

Name: Peleaga
Address: Retezat National Park, Romania

#2 among attractions in Retezat National Park

Natural attraction, Top attraction, Mountain

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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 historical region of Transylvania. ()

Local name: Munţii Retezat Elevation: 8232 ftProminence: 5771 ftCoordinates: 45°21'56"N, 22°53'34"E

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Peleaga – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bucura Lake, Păpușa, Refugiul Salvamont Bucura, Lacul Lia.

1 miSW
Scenic glacier lake for camping and hiking
Bucura Lake, Retezat National Park
25 min walk • Lake Bucura is a glacier cirque lake, situated in the Retezat Mountains, in Romania. It is located south of the main ridge, at the base of Peleaga Peak, and at an altitude of about 2,040 m.
0.8 miNE
Natural attraction, Mountain
Păpușa, Retezat National Park
21 min walk • The Retezat Mountains are some of the highest massifs in Romania, being part of the Southern Carpathians. One of the important peaks is Păpuşa, with a height of 2,508 metres.
0.9 miSW
45°21'31"N • 22°52'38"E
Refugiul Salvamont Bucura, Retezat National Park
24 min walk • Hiking, Alpine hut
1.2 miSW
45°21'9"N • 22°52'39"E
Lacul Lia, Retezat National Park
31 min walk • Natural attraction, Lake
1.3 miSW
45°21'24"N • 22°52'9"E
Lacul Ana, Retezat National Park
34 min walk • Natural attraction, Lake