Moldoveanu Peak
For the name, see Moldoveanu (surname).
| Vârful Moldoveanu | |
|---|---|
 Moldoveanu (left) and Viștea Mare (right) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,544 m (8,346 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 2,046 m (6,713 ft) [1] |
| Listing |
Country high point Ultra |
| Coordinates | 45°36′00″N 24°44′16″E / 45.60000°N 24.73778°ECoordinates: 45°36′00″N 24°44′16″E / 45.60000°N 24.73778°E [1] |
| Geography | |
  Vârful Moldoveanu Location in Romania | |
| Location | Argeș County, Romania |
| Parent range | Făgăraș Mountains, Southern Carpathians |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Scramble |
Moldoveanu Peak (Romanian: Vârful Moldoveanu) pronounced [moldoˈve̯anu], Moldovan Peak), at 2,544 metres, is the highest mountain in Romania. It is located in Argeș County, in the Făgăraș Mountains of the Southern Carpathians.
The most popular routes to reach Moldoveanu are over the Viștea Mare (2,527 m), by paths coming from Podragu, Sâmbăta, or by the Viștea Valley.
The closest locality is Victoria, on the North side. On the south side, and it is accessible from northwest of Câmpulung.
Gallery
Aerial view of Moldoveanu and surrounding area
Moldoveanu from the ridge
Moldoveanu and Viștea Mare
The southern side of Moldoveanu (on the left) and Viștea Mare (right) from Refuge Vistea
Height marker on top
The summit of Moldoveanu
Făgăraș Mountains on the map of Romania
Viștea Mare as seen from Moldoveanu
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "Europe Ultra-Prominences" Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2012-02-26.
External links
- Moldoveanu Peak and many other photos from the Romanian Carpathians
- "Moldoveanu, Romania" on Peakbagger
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