Bucura Lake - Custura peak

GPS Coordinates:
45.36230 N, 22.91585 E

The route starts from the southern shore of Lake Bucura and starts climbing towards Peleaga. Going to the Gura căldării Berbecilor, the peak of Peleaga is already visible. We cross the Berbecilor Creek, we walk around a small lake, the marker turns to the right, and the heavier climb starts. Arrived on the ridge we head to the grooves, the trail leads us visibly to Peleaga peak (2509 m). We go to Pelegii saddle (2279 m) together with

To the left is the Rea valley.

Other markings arrive in Peleaga saddle:

From the saddle follows a difficult climb on the small slabs. After 45 min. we get to the Păpușs peak (2508 m), where we leave

We take the tip to the south, and start a tough descent on the sharp edge. At a splash we can admire Păpușa valley. We will avoid the peak Păpușa Mică (2370 m), we reach the lathe, with the chimney, and in the Custurii saddle we will be at 2205 m altitude. Almost to the Fereastra Custurii starts:

Our trail following the crest reaches a cleft, where the Custura valey is visible. From here we can easily reach on the Custura Peak (2457 m). Here we meet

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