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La pas prin Retezat

Poiana Pelegii - Vf Custura - Vf Papusa - Vf Peleaga - Lacul Bucura - Poaiana Pelegii

Hiking Moderate

Distance
16 km
Ascent
1.5 km
Descent
1.5 km
Duration
5-6 hrs
Low Point
1.6 km
High Point
2.5 km
Gradient
17˚
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This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's very remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between May and October. From a low point of 1.6 km to the maximum altitude of 2.5 km, the route covers 16 km, 1514 vertical metres of ascent and 1514 vertical metres of descent.

De pe Vf. Custura spre Vf. Papusa si Vf. Peleaga
De pe Vf. Custura spre Vf. Papusa si Vf. Peleaga Photo: Preda Adelin
De sub Vf. Papusa spre Lacul si Vf. Peleaga
De sub Vf. Papusa spre Lacul si Vf. Peleaga Photo: Preda Adelin
Vedere de pe Vf. Papusa spre Vf. Peleaga cu coltii acestuia si Vf. Retezat in dreapta
Vedere de pe Vf. Papusa spre Vf. Peleaga cu coltii acestuia si Vf. Retezat in dreapta Photo: Preda Adelin
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Description

Vf. Custura / Vf. Papusa / Vf. Peleaga

Difficulty

Moderate

Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.

High Exposure

3 out of 4

Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between May and October

Features

  • Alpine
  • Wildlife
  • Picturesque
  • Summit Hike
  • Water features