5.1km
Total Distance
882m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

The iconic flat-topped summit that names the whole Retezat massif, climbed from Cabana Pietrele over the Stanisoara valley and saddle. At 2482 m the top overlooks a dozen glacial lakes scattered through the granite cirques. The truncated silhouette is recognisable from half of Transylvania.

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes