Retezat - Lake Ana
Lake in Hunedoara county
What it feels like
Cool air at altitude, water that mirrors the sky, the smell of pine on the shore. The kind of stillness that resets you.
Lake Ana, a glacial lake at 1,985 m in Retezat National Park, is renowned for its crystal-clear water and abundant trout. Together with Lake Bucura (the largest glacial lake in Romania) and Zănoaga, it forms a system of glacial lakes unique in the Carpathians.
Best time to visit
June through September. Higher-altitude lakes may freeze or be inaccessible in winter.
How to get there
Address: Munții Retezat, Hunedoara. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
