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The Southern Carpathians, also known as the Transylvanian Alps, are a group of mountain ranges in southern Romania between the Prahova river in the east and the Timiș and Cerna rivers in the west.
The lakes include glacial lakes in the Retezat and Făgăraș mountains, such as Bucura, Zănoaga Mare and Bâlea, and the reservoirs Vidra, Vidraru and Oașa. Retezat National Park and Bucegi Natural Park lie here.
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Romania · Southern Carpathians
Bâlea Lake is a glacial lake high in the Făgăraș Mountains in central Romania, near Cârțișoara in Sibiu County. Two chalets are open all year, and there are a meteorological station and a mountain rescue (Salvamont) station on its shore.…
Romania · Southern Carpathians
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Glacial lakes, high tarns and big mountain scenery: seven Balkan mountain lakes with hiking routes, difficulty, elevation, walking times, access points and the best season to go.
