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Retezat Mountains
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Retezat Mountains

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2,509m

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RetezatCrossing

Retezat Mountains

Retezat Crossing

47,6 km · Cârnic → Cabana Pietrele → Lacul Bucura → Poiana Pelegii → Cabana Buta

Crosses the massif north to south — the most-used route into Retezat's core.

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Runs either direction, Cârnic ↔ Cheile Buții, ~18–19h of hiking — best split across multiple days.
Retezat Crossing
2040m

Retezat Mountains

Bucura Lake

Căldarea Bucurei · Vf. Peleaga 2.509m · Papușa · Judele

The heart of Retezat National Park — Romania's largest glacial lake, ringed by peaks and smaller glacial lakes.

Asphalt + forest road
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Poiana Pelegii

Fastest way into the Bucura core — closest to Lacul Bucura, Vf. Peleaga, Papușa, Judele. Spectacular camping spot.

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