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: Bucura Lake and Păpușa.
Bucura Lake
Lake
Lake Bucura is a glacier cirque lake, situated in the Retezat Mountains, in Romania.
Păpușa
Peak
Photo: Igor.skokan, Public domain.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″ north
Longitude
22.89268° or 22° 53′ 34″ east
Elevation
2,509 metres (8,232 feet)
Open location code
8GQ49V8V+H3
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In Other Languages
“Vârful Peleaga” goes by many names.
- Romanian: “Vârful Pelaga”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Râuşor and Nucșoara.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Custura Bucurei and Vf. Păpușa.
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