Map of Retezat mountains: Bucura lake

Bucura lake, from the cauldron that bears his name is the largest glacial lake in Retezat and Romania. On its banks are seen Bucurei saddle and Peleaga peak. It has an area of 8.90 hectares, the lake reaches 550 m long and 225 m wide in places
The lake is fed by five springs. In the entrance fountain Pelegii achieve maximum depth of 15.5 m The lake, after discharging supplies Lia Lake. Perimeter of the lake is approx. 1390 m, but camping is indicated next to the cottage mountain rescuers. There is drinking water. Altitude of 2,040 m and lake position justifies array of routes that depart from and arrive her

Bucura lake, Retezat mountains·, Photo: Iulius Carebia

Bucura lake, Retezat mountains·, Photo: Cristian Fatu

Bucura lake, Retezat mountains·, Photo: Mihai Păcuraru

Bucura lake, Retezat mountains·, Photo: Mihai Bursesc

Bucura lake, Retezat mountains·, Photo: Dan Mazilu

Bucura lake, Retezat mountains·, Photo: Mihai Păcuraru

Bucura lake, Retezat mountains·, Photo: Cristiana Toma

Bucura lake, Retezat mountains·, Photo: Mihai Bursesc

Bucura lake, Retezat mountains·, Photo: Mihai Bursesc

Bucura lake, Retezat mountains·, Photo: Danciu Bogdan

Bucura lake, Retezat mountains·, Photo: Cristiana Toma

Bucura lake, Retezat mountains·, Photo: Cătălin Grigoriu

Bucura lake, Retezat mountains·, Photo: Cătălin Lucan

Bucura lake, Retezat mountains·, Photo: Cristiana Toma

Bucura lake, Retezat mountains·, Photo: Silvia David

Bucura lake, Retezat mountains·, Photo: Cătălin Lucan

Bucura lake, Retezat mountains·, Photo: Andrei Kluger

Bucura lake, Retezat mountains·, Photo: Mihai Păcuraru

Bucura lake, Retezat mountains·, Photo: Danciu Bogdan

Bucura lake, Retezat mountains·, Photo: Mihai Păcuraru

GPS: 45.36013N, 22.87479E