Bucura Lake, Retezat National Park

Name: Bucura Lake
Address: Retezat National Park, Romania

#1 among attractions in Retezat National Park

Natural attraction, Top attraction, Lake

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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. ()

Local name: Lacul Bucura Area: 25.95 acres (0.0405 mi²)Length: 1804 ftWidth: 738 ftMaximum depth: 51 ftElevation: 6657 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 45°21'37"N, 22°52'29"E

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Bucura Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Peleaga, Păpușa, Retezat Mountains, Zănoaga Mare Lake.

1 miNE
Hiking spot in the Retezat Mountains
Peleaga, Retezat National Park
25 min walk • 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.
1.7 miNE
Natural attraction, Mountain
Păpușa, Retezat National Park
45 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.
0.6 miNW
Natural attraction, Natural feature
Retezat Mountains, Retezat National Park
16 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.
2.7 miW
Natural attraction, Lake
Zănoaga Mare Lake, Retezat National Park
70 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.

Bucura Lake, Retezat National Park

Facts and practical information

Bucura Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Peleaga, Retezat National Park

Păpușa, Retezat National Park

Retezat Mountains, Retezat National Park

Zănoaga Mare Lake, Retezat National Park