Retezat Mountains are located in the western of the South Carpathians, being known by varied flora and myriad lakes.

Retezat

Ohaba - Pietrele lodge

GPS Coordinates:
45.44686 N, 22.89452 E

Duration: 7-8 h
Length: 21 km
Height difference: +1250 m/-50 m
Note: Practicable all the year

The route starts from the Ohaba de sub Piatră and after passing through the localities: Sălașul de Jos, Salasul de Sus, Mălăiești arrives in Nucșoara. We enter Nucsoara valley and a few hundred meters go to the right blue triangle route to Cetatea Colt.

We cross Cârnic, where there is a possibility of parking and we continue the road up to the Curba Soacrei, where we leave

Curba Soacrei - Gențiana lodge

Soon we also leave the road, climbing to the left through the forest, cutting off a large loop of the road. After we get off the road, we reach Pietrele cottage (1480 m) in five minutes. Here are several markings

Pietrele lodge - Bucura lake Râușor - Pietrele lodge Pietrele lodge - Stânișoarei vale - Retezat peak Pietrele lodge - Lolaia peak - Retezat peak Pietrele lodge - Vârful Mare Pietrele lodge - Peleaga saddle The Retezat from Ohaba, Photo: Sorin Rechițan