| Vârful Peleaga | |
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 Sign indicating the elevation at the Peleaga summit | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,509 m (8,232 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,759 m (5,771 ft) |
| Listing | Ultra |
| Coordinates | 45°21′58″N 22°53′40″E / 45.36611°N 22.89444°E / 45.36611; 22.89444 |
| Geography | |
  Vârful PeleagaLocation in Romania
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| Location | Hunedoara County, Romania |
| Parent range | Retezat Mountains, Southern Carpathians |
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 [ro] (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.
See also
References
- ^ "Europe Ultra-Prominences" Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2012-02-26.
- 2017 Romanian Statistical Yearbook, p. 11
External links
- "Vârful Peleaga, Romania" on Peakbagger
- Pictures and images from the Carpathian Mountains
- Maps of the Retezat
- Jiu Valley Portal - Romania's principal coalmining region and a gateway to the Retezat National Park
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