Retezat - Peleaga Peak
Carpathian peak in Hunedoara county
What it feels like
Wind at altitude, panoramic views, the air thin and clean. The bigger sky above the tree line.
Peleaga Peak (2,509 m) is the highest peak in the Retezat Mountains and the second highest in Romania. The route from Câmpușel or Gura Zlata crosses alpine landscapes of rare wildness, with glacial lakes, cirques and rich mountain fauna (chamois, bears, wolves).
Best time to visit
June through September for hiking. Snow conditions December through April.
How to get there
Address: Munții Retezat, Hunedoara. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
