Vârful Peleaga
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 in central Romania.Places of Interest
Highlights include Bucura Lake and Păpușa.
Bucura Lake
Lake
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.
Păpușa
Peak
Photo: Igor.skokan, Public domain.
Păpușa, standing at 2,508 metres, is a mountain peak within the Retezat Mountains of the Southern Carpathians in Romania. It is the second highest peak within the Retezat Mountains, behind Peleaga.
Vârful Peleaga
- Type: Mountain with an elevation of 2,509 metres
- Also known as: “Varful Peleaga”
- Category: landform
- Location: Sălașu de Sus, Hunedoara County, Transylvania, Romania, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
45.36638° or 45° 21′ 59″ northLongitude
22.89268° or 22° 53′ 34″ eastElevation
2,509 metres (8,232 feet)Open location code
8GQ49V8V+H3GeoNames ID
671176
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In Other Languages
“Vârful Peleaga” goes by many names.
- Romanian: “Vârful Pelaga”
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