Peleaga
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| Vârful Peleaga | |
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| Elevation | 2,509 metres (8,232 ft) |
| Location | Romania |
| Range | Retezat Mountains |
| Prominence | 1,759 metres (5,771 ft) |
| Listing | Ultra |
The Retezat Mountains are some 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. Other important peaks are Păpuşa (Varful Păpuşa) and Retezat Peak (Vârful Retezat).
The Retezat Mountains have many glacial lakes, including the largest one in Romania, Bucura Lake (lacul Bucura), which covers 8.9 ha and is situated at an altitude of 2,030 metres. The area also contains the Retezat National Park, Romania's first national park.
[edit] External links
- Pictures and images from the Carpathian Mountains
- Maps of the Retezat
- Jiu Valley Portal - Romania's principal coalmining region and a gateway to the Retezat National Park
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