Peleaga (Vârful Peleaga) is a mountain in Romania. It is the highest point in the Retezat Mountains with a summit elevation of 2,509 metres (8,232 feet) above sea level. Peleaga is located in Hunedoara County, and lies within the historical region of Transylvania in central Romania.
In addition to its highest peak Peleaga, the Retezat Mountains, part of the Southern Carpathians, are home to some of the highest massifs in Romania. Other important peaks in the range are Păpușa (Vârful Păpușa) and Retezat Peak (Vârful Retezat). The Retezat Mountains have many glacial lakes, including the largest one in Romania, Bucura Lake (Lacul Bucura), which covers 8.9 ha (22 acres), at an elevation of 2,030 m (6,660 ft). The area also contains the Retezat National Park, Romania's first national park.
There's a hiking trail (T2) leading to the summit. Peleaga is one of the 1 peaks along the Lacul Bucura - Vârful Peleaga.
The nearest mountain hut is Refugiul Salvamont Bucura located 1 423m/4 668ft WSW of the summit.
By elevation Peleaga is
# 1 out of 88 in Retezat National Park # 2 out of 224 in Hunedoara # 7 out of 4361 in Romania # 28 out of 25182 in the Carpathian Mountains # 1 out of 329 in the Retezat-Godeanu Mountains
By prominence Peleaga is
# 1 out of 88 in Retezat National Park # 2 out of 224 in Hunedoara # 3 out of 4361 in Romania # 4 out of 25182 in the Carpathian Mountains # 1 out of 329 in the Retezat-Godeanu Mountains
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