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National park in Romania
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Retezat National Park is between Transylvania and Oltenia in Romania Hunedoara. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful parks in Romania, and probably even Europe. It covers an area of 380 km², and around it another 710 km² of protected area. In total there are more than 100 glacier lakes. The maximum height is about 2500 m, the Peleaga height. There are also restricted areas with untouched forest.
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Lacul Bucura
The biggest glacier lake in Romania. It is in the Retezat Mountains.
Lacul Zănoaga Mare
A popular access point is Cârnic, just after the village of Sălașu de Sus, near the train station Ohaba de sub Piatră.
Read in the guideThe most popular way to get around is by foot. There are also routes for bikes and the like. Travelling by Jeep or ATV is not allowed and you will have to pay a fine of about €500 if you don't respect this.
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