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, Refugiul Salvamont Bucura, Retezat Mountains, Lacul Lia.

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.
~830 ftSE
45°21'31"N • 22°52'38"E
Refugiul Salvamont Bucura, Retezat National Park
5 min walk • Hiking, Alpine hut
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.
0.6 miS
45°21'9"N • 22°52'39"E
Lacul Lia, Retezat National Park
15 min walk • Natural attraction, Lake
~1920 ftSW
45°21'24"N • 22°52'9"E
Lacul Ana, Retezat National Park
10 min walk • Natural attraction, Lake

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Which popular attractions are close to Bucura Lake?

Nearby attractions include Refugiul Salvamont Bucura, Retezat National Park (5 min walk), Lacul Ana, Retezat National Park (10 min walk), Lacul Lia, Retezat National Park (15 min walk), Retezat Mountains, Retezat National Park (16 min walk).

Bucura Lake, Retezat National Park

Facts and practical information

Retezat National Park plan & book

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

Peleaga, Retezat National Park

Refugiul Salvamont Bucura, Retezat National Park

Retezat Mountains, Retezat National Park

Lacul Lia, Retezat National Park

Lacul Ana, Retezat National Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bucura Lake?