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Peleaga, Retezat National Park

#2 among attractions in Retezat National Park

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Peleaga, Retezat National Park

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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, Retezat Mountains, Zănoaga Mare Lake.

  • bucura lake retezat national park1 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.

  • papusa retezat national park0.8 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.

  • retezat mountains retezat national park1.3 miW
    Natural attraction, Natural feature

    Retezat Mountains, Retezat National Park

    33 min walk • 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 and Retezat Peak. The name means "cut off" in Romanian.

  • zanoaga mare lake retezat national park3.7 miW
    Natural attraction, Lake

    Zănoaga Mare Lake, Retezat National Park

    94 min walk • Lake Zănoaga Mare is a glacial lake located in the Retezat Mountains, part of the Retezat-Godeanu mountain group of the Southern Carpathians. It is the deepest lake of its type in the country, its maximum depth being 29 m.

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