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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

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

04:33

8.57km

790m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parcul Național Retezat

Waypoints

A

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1

51 m

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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2

214 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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3

2.28 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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3.78 km

Păpușa Peak (2,508 m)

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5

6.43 km

Custura Bucurei Peak

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6

8.13 km

Lake Bucura

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B

8.57 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.73 km

1.85 km

Surfaces

5.24 km

1.85 km

1.48 km

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Highest point (2,450 m)

Lowest point (2,020 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

13°C

2°C

66 %

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