Lake Bucura – Retezat Peak loop from Bucura Lake

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Lake Bucura – Retezat Peak loop from Bucura Lake

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Lake Bucura – Retezat Peak loop from Bucura Lake

04:42

9.05km

690m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.81 km for 424 m

After 3.51 km for 1.80 km

Waypoints

Start point

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60 m

Lake Bucura

Highlight • Lake

1.32 km

Tăul Porții

Highlight • Lake

1.54 km

Poarta Bucurei Saddle

Highlight • Mountain Pass

4.34 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

Bucura 1

Highlight • Summit

9.05 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.64 km

424 m

Surfaces

5.55 km

3.51 km

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 6 November

3°C

-11°C

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Lake Bucura – Retezat Peak loop from Bucura Lake

Lake Bucura

Tăul Porții

Poarta Bucurei Saddle

Retezat Peak

Bucura 1

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