Retezat
Romania, Hunedoara County
Retezat
LocationRomania, Hunedoara County
RegionHunedoara County
TypeNational Park
Coordinates45.3830°, 22.8500°
Established1935
Area380.47
Nearest CityHateg (15 mi)
Major CityDeva (45 mi)
Entrance Fee1.1
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.