Moldoveanu Peak

Moldoveanu Peak (Romanian: Vârful Moldoveanu, pronounced [ˈvɨrful moldoˈve̯anu]; "Moldavian Peak"), at 2,544 metres (8,346 ft), is the highest mountain peak in Romania.[2] It is located in Argeș County, in the Făgăraș Mountains of the Southern Carpathians.

For the name, see Moldoveanu (surname).
Vârful Moldoveanu
Moldoveanu seen from the peak of Viștea
Highest point
Elevation2,544 m (8,346 ft)[1]
Prominence2,046 m (6,713 ft)[1]
ListingCountry high point
Ultra
Coordinates45°36′00″N 24°44′16″E[1]
Geography
Vârful Moldoveanu is located in Romania
Vârful Moldoveanu
Vârful Moldoveanu
Location in Romania
LocationArgeș County, Romania
Parent rangeFăgăraș Mountains, Southern Carpathians
Climbing
Easiest routeScramble

The most popular routes to reach Moldoveanu are over the Viștea Mare (2,527 metres (8,291 ft)), by paths coming from Podragu, Sâmbăta, or by the Viștea Valley.

The closest settlement on the north side is Victoria and on the south side, Câmpulung.

In December 2019, Moldoveanu was selected as the name for the star XO-1 located 536 light-years away in the constellation Corona Borealis, a star that has been confirmed to host an exoplanet.

Ascent

The most popular routes to reach Moldoveanu are over the Viștea Mare (2,527 metres (8,291 ft)), by paths coming from Podragu, Sâmbăta, or by the Viștea Valley.

An easy way to climb Moldoveanu is from the hut "Stâna lui Burnei" 45.586940°N 24.768012°E / 45.586940; 24.768012 (GPS Stâna lui Burnei). From Slatina 45.353146°N 24.807161°E / 45.353146; 24.807161 (GPS Slatina) there is a forest road without asphalt of about 37 km length. As of June 2022, driving on it with normal cars is possible, but challenging and time-consuming. From Stâna lui Burnei, two paths lead to the summit, which are well-suited for a round trip.[3]

  • Moldoveanu (left) and Viștea Mare (right)
    Moldoveanu (left) and Viștea Mare (right)
  • View from Moldoveanu towards the West
    View from Moldoveanu towards the West
  • Moldoveanu from the ridge
    Moldoveanu from the ridge
  • Moldoveanu and Viștea Mare
    Moldoveanu and Viștea Mare
  • The southern side of Moldoveanu (on the left) and Viștea Mare (right) from Refuge Vistea
    The southern side of Moldoveanu (on the left) and Viștea Mare (right) from Refuge Vistea
  • Height marker on top
    Height marker on top
  • The summit of Moldoveanu
    The summit of Moldoveanu
  • Făgăraș Mountains on the map of Romania
    Făgăraș Mountains on the map of Romania
  • Viștea Mare as seen from Moldoveanu
    Viștea Mare as seen from Moldoveanu

See also

References
  1. "Europe Ultra-Prominences" Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2012-02-26.
  2. 2017 Romanian Statistical Yearbook, p. 11
  3. komoot-Nutzer. "Auf dem Grat – Moldoveanu peak Loop from Victoria". Retrieved 5 July 2022.
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