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TrailsGura Bucurii – Bucura Lake – Berbecilor Cauldron – Peleaga Peak
Gura Bucurii – Bucura Lake – Berbecilor Cauldron – Peleaga Peak
Difficult

Gura Bucurii – Bucura Lake – Berbecilor Cauldron – Peleaga Peak

Duration

8 hours

Distance

20 km

Elevation Gain

+1000m

Trail Marking

Blue stripe, red cross, yellow cross, blue point

Description

Masterpiece of Retezat trails - climb to the highest peak of the massif (2509m). Complete circuit through the largest glacial lake and Berbecilor Cauldron, with chances to spot chamois.

Route Details

Forest road Gura Apelor-Gura Bucurii 20km → Pelegii Valley to Poiana Pelegii → spectacular alpine zone → Bucura Lake near Salvamont → Berbecilor Cauldron among chamois → Peleaga Peak (2509m - ROOF OF RETEZAT) → descent Peleaga Lake → return.

Photo Gallery

Gura Bucurii – Bucura Lake – Berbecilor Cauldron – Peleaga Peak - 1
Gura Bucurii – Bucura Lake – Berbecilor Cauldron – Peleaga Peak - 2

Trail Information

DifficultyDifficult
Duration8 hours
Distance20 km
Elevation+1000m
MarkingBlue stripe, red cross, yellow cross, blue point
Winter AccessNo
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Trail photos provided with permission from A.P.N. Retezat (www.retezat.ro) - used for educational purposes and tourism promotion.

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