Moldoveanu
( 2544m, 8346ft )
in the Southern Carpathians - highest mountain in Romania The Southern Carpathian group are the second highest group in the Carpathian Mountain range ( after the Tatra ) reaching heights of over 2,500m. They have an alpine landscape ( known as the Transylvanian Alps ) and are popular with tourists. |
Negoiu
( 2535m, 9317ft )
in the Fagaras Mountains. The Făgăraş are the highest peaks in the Southern Carpathians of Romania. The highest summits are Moldoveanu ( 2544m ) and Negoiu ( 2535m ) |
Vanatoarea
lui Buteanu ( 2507m,
8225ft )
in the Fagaras Mountains. |
Retezat
Range
of the Southern Carpathians in Romania The Retezat of the Southern Carpathians are one of the highest massifs in Romania. The highest peaks include Peleaga ( 2509m ) and Păpuşa ( 2508m, 8228ft ). The Retezat Mountains contain many glacial lakes including Bucura Lake - the largest glacial lake in Romania. |
Papusa
Peak ( 2508m, 8228ft )
in the Retezat Range |
Lake
Bucura
in the Retezat Range |
Bucegi
Mountains
in the Southern Carpathians The Bucegi Mountains are in central Romania to the south of the city of Braşov. |
Caraiman
Peak (
2,260m, 7,415ft )
in the Bucegi Mountains |
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Heroes'
Cross
on Caraiman Peak |
Turda
Gorges (Cheile Turzii )
in the Southern Carpathians Cheile Turzii is a natural reserve on the Hășdate River some 6km to the west of Turda and about 15 km south-east of Cluj-Napoca . |
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Carpathian Mountains
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Map of Carpathian Mountains
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