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Europe / Romania / Hunedoara / Peleaga
Record SL-583828 · Wikidata Q1232288

Peleaga

Ultra
Elevation
2,509 m
8,232 ft
Prominence
1,759 m
Isolation
Coordinates
45.3656° N, 22.8929° E
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Description

Wikipedia

Peleaga (Vârful Peleaga) is a mountain in Romania. It is the highest point in the Retezat Mountains with a summit elevation of 2,509 metres (8,232 feet) above sea level. Peleaga is located in Hunedoara County, and lies within the historical region of Transylvania in central Romania. In addition to its highest peak Peleaga, the Retezat Mountains, part of the Southern Carpathians, are home to some of the highest massifs in Romania. Other important peaks in the range are Păpușa (Vârful Păpușa) 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 (22 acres), at an elevation of 2,030 m (6,660 ft). The area also contains the Retezat National Park, Romania's first national park.

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Neighbouring summits

Name Elevation Bearing Distance
Custura Bucurei 2,369 m W 277° 1.1 km
Vârful Păpușa 2,508 m E 68° 1.3 km
Păpușa Mică 2,376 m E 97° 1.8 km
Valea Rea 2,311 m NE 26° 1.8 km
Țapului 2,378 m E 68° 2.2 km
Bucura I 2,433 m W 271° 2.4 km