
Duration
8 hours
Distance
20 km
Elevation Gain
+1000m
Trail Marking
Blue stripe, red cross, yellow cross, blue point
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.
Mountain hiking requires proper equipment and preparation. Check weather conditions before departure and inform others of your route.