2 days hike from Peleaga meadow to Pietrele hut and back in a loop

The hike starts at the Peleaga meadow parking lot towards North-East following the blue dotted sign for about 5km up to the intersection found on the ridge where we turn right towards East following the yellow cross for about 1km where we reach Păpuşa Peak. We continue the hike by turning around...

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Stages

Parking lot Poiana Pelegii (meadow) - Păpuşa Peak - Peleaga Peak -Şaua Custura Bucurei(sattle) - Custura Bucurei Peak - Cascada Pietrele(waterfall) - Gentiana Hut - Pietrele Hut - Cascadele Stânişoarei (waterfalls) - Loiala Nord Peak - Şaua Lolaia (sattle) - Retezat Peak - Şaua de iarnă(sattle) - Poarta Bucurei(sattle) - Bucura lake - Poiana Pelegii (meadow)

Description

2 days hike from the Poiana Pelegii parking to the Pietrele hut and back in a loop while going passed the Papusa, Peleaga and Retezat peaks among other symbolic landmarks.

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Observations

The hike is meant to cover basicly 3 of the most symbolic peaks of the Retezat mountains while rejoycing in the mesmerizing unique style of the area. Experience on the mountain and a decent level of fitness is recomended