Retezat Mountains - Wikipedia
WebThe Retezat Mountains (Romanian: Munții Retezat, Hungarian: Retyezát-hegység) are one 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 (8,232 ft).
Retezat Mountains : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering - SummitPost
WebRetezat is probably the most prominent mountain area of the Southern Carpathians (also called sometimes "Transylvanian Alps"), covering almost 500 square km. Its average elevation is over 1500 m, with a quarter of its territory rising above 1800 m (and still rising in our days, by about 3.5 mm/year).
Retezat National Park: The Ultimate Guide - traveling transylvania
WebAug 15, 2023 · Nestled within the heart of Transylvania, the Retezat Mountains, Romania are more than just towering peaks and sprawling valleys. Hiking in Transylvania serves as the pathway to adventure, trails etched with tales, beckoning travelers to pen their own chapters of exploration. Trailhead Beginnings
Retezat National Park - Wikipedia
WebThe Retezat National Park (Romanian: Parcul Naţional Retezat) is a protected area located in the Retezat Mountains in Hunedoara county, Romania. Founded in 1935, it is the oldest national park in the country and categorized as a category II IUCN national park.
Retezat National Park: Romania’s Most Precious Wilderness
WebRetezat is a hikers’ dreamland, with its rocky and abrupt landscape, waterfalls, and many glacial lakes that made it famous as the ‘blue eye land’. It has the third-highest altitude in Romania, 2,509 meters, and the largest and deepest glacial lakes, Bucura (8,8 hectares) and Zanoaga (29 meters).
The Retezat: Getting there & What not to miss - Roamaniac
WebSep 1, 2017 · Let’s just be clear: the Retezat Mountains should be on top of your list if you want to explore the Romanian Carpathians. Many Romanians will agree with me that it is among the most beautiful mountain ranges in Romania, if not the single most beautiful.
Retezat National Park (Official GANP Park Page)
WebRetezat has the distinction of being Romania's first national park. The Retezat Mountains represent the highest mountains in the country and one of the most striking parts of the Carpathians. It is home to the highest number of summits reaching heights over 6,560 feet (2,000 m) throughout Romania.
Retezat Mountains Hiking Trip: A 4-day Itinerary - CityoftheWeek
WebOct 10, 2017 · Retezat Mountains Hiking Trip: A 4-day Itinerary. Our Retezat Mountains hiking trip was one for the books: filled with crystal-clear glacial lakes, tall, rocky peaks and stunning green valleys. Difficult trails through dense, lush forests lead us towards tall plateaus with fabulous views and scenic backdrops. The path was the most difficult one ...
Retezat Mountains | Romania Travel Guide
WebRETEZAT MOUNTAINS. The jewel of the Romanian Carpathians, the massif with over 80 blue oases in which the sky reflects, as well as the cloud piercing mountain inviting you to discover its fascinating stories, this is the Retezat.
Retezat National Park | Transylvania, Romania - Lonely Planet
WebTransylvania. Established in 1935 as Romania's first national park, Retezat's snow-streaked mountains and wildflower meadows extend across 380 sq km. One-third of Romania's wildlife finds a home here, including wolves, bears and marmots, though it's the glacial lakes and waterfalls that draw adventurous hikers. Swimming in the lakes is prohibited.
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