Location Hunedoara, Romania Prominence 1,759 m Listing Ultra-prominent peak | Elevation 2,509 m Parent range Retezat Mountains | |
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Mountain range Retezat Mountains, Carpathian Mountains, Southern Carpathians Similar Păpuşa, Retyezát‑csúcs, Southern Carpathians, Parângu Mare, Vârful Custura - Munții R | ||
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 above sea level. Peleaga is located in the Romanian county of Hunedoara and lies within the region of Romania known as Transylvania.
Map of Peleaga, 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 Păpuşa (Varful Păpuşa) 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 and is situated at an elevation of 2,030 metres. The area also contains the Retezat National Park, Romania's first national park.