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Largest glacier lake at 2,040 m – Peleaga Peak (2,509 m) loop from Bucura Lake

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Largest glacier lake at 2,040 m – Peleaga Peak (2,509 m) loop from Bucura Lake

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Largest glacier lake at 2,040 m – Peleaga Peak (2,509 m) loop from Bucura Lake

02:29

4.52km

420m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Parcul Național Retezat

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Largest glacier lake at 2,040 m

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Wonderful glacial lake. Window footwear recommended.
Pack enough to eat as there are no places to stop for a break. Only a water source to fill up the water supplies 🙃

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View of Lake Bucura and the Retezat Mountains

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Nice little stop before daring the climb. There is also a source to fill up the bottle 😁

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2.30 km

Peleaga Peak (2,509 m)

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When you get to the top, you will be rewarded with the view for the effort!😁 But the weather can change quickly. We started in the most beautiful sunshine and …

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4.52 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.43 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.30 km

128 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 8 July

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Largest glacier lake at 2,040 m – Peleaga Peak (2,509 m) loop from Bucura Lake

Largest glacier lake at 2,040 m

View of Lake Bucura and the Retezat Mountains

Peleaga Peak (2,509 m)

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