Southern Carpathians, Mountain range in southern Romania
The Southern Carpathians extend 900 miles through Romania, featuring limestone formations, sedimentary rocks, and peaks reaching 2,544 meters at Moldoveanu Peak.
The mountain range formation occurred during the Alpine orogeny, with distinct tectonic nappes thrusting from west to east through multiple geological periods.
The four mountain groups of Bucegi, Făgăraș, Parâng, and Retezat-Godeanu shape the identity of local communities through seasonal celebrations and traditional practices.
The Transfăgărășan road provides access to the mountains, while numerous trails connect major peaks through the Prahova and Jiu River valleys.
The Southern Carpathians contain one-third of Europe's thermal waters and maintain the continent's largest populations of brown bears, wolves, and lynxes.
Location: Vaideeni
Elevation above the sea: 2,544 m
Part of: Carpathian Mountains
GPS coordinates: 45.60000,24.73000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:19
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Cârța Monastery
24.8 km
Lake Vidraru
25.3 km
Făgăraș Mountains
401 m
Moldoveanu Peak
483 m
Sâmbăta de Sus Monastery
11.2 km
Bâlea Waterfall
9.6 km
Negoiu Peak
13.5 km
Lespezi
12.7 km
Vânătoarea lui Buteanu
7.6 km
Vistea Mare
571 m
Dara (szczyt)
7.7 km
Vârful Roșu, Munții Iezer-Păpușa
22.2 km
Golul alpin Moldoveanu - Capra
5.4 km
Văii Rele Fall
2.2 km
Castra of Feldioara
22.3 km
Paltinu
9.6 km
Serbota
15 km
Csortea-csúcs
19.5 km
Valea Bâlii
9 km
Lăițel
11.2 km
Călțun-Lespezi
12.9 km
Vaiuga
7.8 km
La Podeiu
13.4 km
Jgheabul Varos
11 km
Steghiilor
13.6 km
Church of the Assumption in Sâmbăta de Sus, Brașov
11.2 km
Mierea
11.8 km
Ferastraul
13.7 kmReviews
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