Retezat

Romania

Location

Romania

45.3830°, 22.8500°

Established

1935

Area

380.47

About Retezat

Retezat National Park is one of the highest and most beautiful mountain ranges in the Romanian Carpathians. The park features more than 60 peaks above 2,300 meters and over 100 glacial lakes, including the largest glacial lake in Romania, Bucura Lake. The area is known for its rich biodiversity with over 1,190 plant species, numerous endemic species, and large populations of chamois, red deer, and brown bears.