This is part of tour spanning several days. Check the end of the post for links to other days.
On day 3 of this tour we planned to do a hike to Retezat peak, so we left the Bucura lake base camp quite early.
. Here we already overcame Bucura pass and are climbing to Bucura 1 peak.
On Bucura 1 peak, at 2431m altitude.
Viewpoint towards Stirbu lake. (no go zone)
A nice view towards Pietrele valley, on our route to Retezat Peak.
After a sustained climb we arrive on Retezat peak. With our luck, just in time for the clouds.
On our way back we take a detour through Bucurei gate (Poarta Bucurei).
Taul Portii lake. From here we continue slowly to the base camp. This will continue on Day 4.
Full tour links: Day 1 – Bucura camp, Day 2 – Peleaga, Papusa, Day 3 – Retezat peak, Day 4 – Judele peak – Slaveiu ridge.