Lake Ștevia – Retezat Peak loop from Râușor

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Lake Ștevia – Retezat Peak loop from Râușor

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Lake Ștevia – Retezat Peak loop from Râușor

07:11

13.4km

1,230m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 4.53 km for 1.38 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

4.18 km

Lake Ștevia

Highlight • Lake

Definitely put on good shoes, bring a drink and go!
With enough breaks and relaxing at the lake, it took us 5 hours.

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4.94 km

Peleaga, Păpușa, and Mare Peaks

Highlight • Summit

5.70 km

Retezat Peak

Highlight • Summit

It is a beautiful walk that can be made in 1 day, starting from the village of Răuşor. It is tough, but worth it.

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6.62 km

Viewpoint

7.04 km

Prelucele

Highlight • Other

13.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.42 km

1.93 km

1.59 km

316 m

119 m

Surfaces

5.19 km

4.35 km

1.93 km

1.86 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

18°C

7°C

22 %

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Lake Ștevia – Retezat Peak loop from Râușor

Lake Ștevia

Peleaga, Păpușa, and Mare Peaks

Retezat Peak

Prelucele

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