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TrailsCârnic – Pietrele Cabin – Stânișoara Lake – Retezat Peak
Cârnic – Pietrele Cabin – Stânișoara Lake – Retezat Peak
DifficultWinter Accessible

Cârnic – Pietrele Cabin – Stânișoara Lake – Retezat Peak

Duration

10-11 hours

Distance

22 km

Elevation Gain

+1680m

Trail Marking

Blue band to Pietrele Cabin, then blue triangle to the peak

Description

Alpine adventure to Retezat Peak, one of the giants of the Southern Carpathians. The trail challenges you with sustained climbs but rewards you with stunning views of the Gemenele Reserve and surrounding mountains.

Route Details

Start Cârnic → hike through forest to welcoming Pietrele Cabin → continue to Stânișoara Lake (2000m altitude) → technical and demanding climb to Retezat Saddle → final push to summit through rocky terrain → descend same route or variant through parallel valley.

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Cârnic – Pietrele Cabin – Stânișoara Lake – Retezat Peak - 1

Trail Information

DifficultyDifficult
Duration10-11 hours
Distance22 km
Elevation+1680m
MarkingBlue band to Pietrele Cabin, then blue triangle to the peak
Winter AccessYes
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Safety Notice

Mountain hiking requires proper equipment and preparation. Check weather conditions before departure and inform others of your route.

Detailed Maps

For detailed maps and GPS coordinates, we recommend:

Muntii-Nostri.ro

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Trail photos provided with permission from A.P.N. Retezat (www.retezat.ro) - used for educational purposes and tourism promotion.