Moldoveanu Peak, Mountain summit in Făgăraș Mountains, Romania
Moldoveanu Peak is the highest mountain in the Southern Carpathians, rising to 2,544 m above sea level. The massif overlooks a network of valleys and is crisscrossed by several trekking routes that connect different starting points to the summit.
The mountain was named after the historical region of Moldavia, which long served as a significant cultural area in Eastern Europe. The term Moldoveanu links the landscape to this important historical connection.
Local shepherds maintain traditional practices in the surrounding valleys, keeping alive centuries-old Romanian mountain customs through their seasonal grazing patterns.
Visitors should be prepared for changing weather conditions as the summit experiences rapid temperature shifts and fog formation. Mountain huts along the routes provide overnight accommodation and rest stops during the climb.
In 2019, astronomers named a star in the Corona Borealis constellation after this peak, located 536 light-years from Earth. This tribute links the Romanian mountain to the cosmos and gave it a name in astronomy.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
