Stana de Rau shelter
On the track from Stana de Rau shelter to Taul Tapului
Arriving at Taul Tapului (the Goat’s lake)
Enjoying a well deserved rest close to Taul Tapului.
The views from Hornul Tapului pass (the Goat’s Horn pass) are breathtaking. It’s easy to see the rock that gave the pass it’s name.
The upper end of Valea Rea (Bad Valley).
And our destination for today, Papusa peak, at 2508m altitude.
This post is part of a tour that spans several days. To check the previous days, the links are at the end of the post.
On day 4 we hiked to Judele peak, and then did a loop on Slaveiu ridge. Unlike the previous days, this day was sunny and the views were amazing, definitely worth checking the panos out.
This track is not marked, and it’s quite rocky and exposed, so if you choose to go this way, be extra carefull.
We left the camp at Bucura lake and started climbing towards Judele peak. This is the first lake we come across, Bucurelu lake.
Higher up, we go round another 2 lakes, Florica and Viorica.
Pano shot just before Judele pass. From Judele pass we climbed to Judele peak (2398m alt).Another pano from Judele peak. Great viewpoint towards Stirbu or Bucura lakes and also to Retezat and Peleaga peaks.
On Santamaria peak (2400m) , looking back towards Judele pass and Judele lake.
Further along on Slaveiu ridge, looking towards the Hidden lake (Taul Ascuns).
At the end of the rough part of Slaveiu ridge, Looking towards Ana and Bucura lakes.On Slaveiu peak (2342m), looking towards the ridge we just crossed.
On our way to Bucura camp we stopped for a break close to Ana lake. This was our last day on this trip. The following day we packed camp and left the same way we came, through Peleaga glade.
Full tour links: Day 1 – Bucura camp, Day 2 – Peleaga, Papusa, Day 3 – Retezat peak, Day 4 – Judele peak – Slaveiu ridge.
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.
This post is part of a tour that spans several days. On day 1 we hiked to Bucura lake, our base camp. After pitching up the tend we did a bit of exploration around the lake.
A fitting end – a colorfull evening – at Bucura Lake, Retezat, Whis will continue on day 2.
Full tour links: Day 1 – Bucura camp, Day 2 – Peleaga, Papusa, Day 3 – Retezat peak, Day 4 – Judele peak – Slaveiu ridge.
Maria Magdalena waterfall
Gentiana mountain hut
Pietrele lake, at 1990m altitude.