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

Retezat

Retezat peak

GPS Coordinates:
45.38103 N, 22.84904 E

The Retezat Peak is the peak of the Retezat Mountains, which, although not the highest, gave the name of the massif.

It has a strange form, a pyramid with a cut tip, visible from the north and south. The flat peak image gave rise to many legends. The Retezat Peak has a height of 2485 m and is located in the northwest of the massif. It is a welcoming peak that reveals wonderful views towards the ridges and the Poarta Bucurei, towards Judele, Custura, Zanoaga peaks, but further on towards Godeanu and Hateg Country. To the NV, at a depth of 400 m, the Ștevia Lake shows its emerald mirror. The following routes lead to Retezat peak:

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