Peleaga Peak (2,509 m) – Păpușa Peak (2,508 m) loop from Bucura Lake

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Peleaga Peak (2,509 m) – Păpușa Peak (2,508 m) loop from Bucura Lake

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Peleaga Peak (2,509 m) – Păpușa Peak (2,508 m) loop from Bucura Lake

07:41

15.5km

1,310m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parcul Național Retezat

Waypoints

Start point

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78 m

Bucura Lake campsite

Highlight • Lake

192 m

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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2.26 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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3.76 km

Păpușa Peak (2,508 m)

Highlight • Summit

4.69 km

Piscul Păpușii

Highlight • Summit

7.00 km

Custura

Highlight • Summit

12.2 km

Parking Area at Retezat National Park

Highlight • Parking

12.5 km

Pelegii Meadow Campsite

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Camping prohibited in the area.

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15.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

4.18 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

2.18 km

1.77 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,450 m)

Lowest point (1,590 m)

Weather

Friday 6 November

3°C

-11°C

0 %

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Peleaga Peak (2,509 m) – Păpușa Peak (2,508 m) loop from Bucura Lake

Bucura Lake campsite

View of Lake Bucura and the Retezat Mountains

Peleaga Peak (2,509 m)

Păpușa Peak (2,508 m)

Piscul Păpușii

Custura

Parking Area at Retezat National Park

Pelegii Meadow Campsite

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