
Duration
8 hours
Distance
20 km
Elevation Gain
+1000m
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.
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.
Trail photos provided with permission from A.P.N. Retezat (www.retezat.ro) - used for educational purposes and tourism promotion.
Trail Marking
Blue stripe, red cross, yellow cross, blue point


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