Retezat Mountains
The Retezat Mountains (Romanian: Munții Retezat, Hungarian: Retyezát-hegység) are one of the highest massifs in Romania, being part of the Southern Carpathians. The highest peak is Peleaga (Vârful Peleaga), at an altitude of 2,509 metres (8,232 ft). Other important peaks are Păpușa (Vârful Păpușa, "the Doll Peak") and Retezat Peak (Vârful Retezat). The name means "cut off" in Romanian.
| Retezat Mountains | |
|---|---|
The Retezat Mountains seen from atop one of them (Vârfu Mare, "The Big Peak") | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Peleaga |
| Elevation | 2,509 m (8,232 ft) |
| Coordinates | 45°21′57″N 22°53′33″E |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Munții Retezat (Romanian) |
| Geography | |
| Country | Romania |
| Range coordinates | 45°22′N 22°52′E |
| Parent range | Southern Carpathians |
| Borders on | Alps |
| Geology | |
| Orogeny | Alpine orogeny |
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