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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.
| Vârful Moldoveanu | |
|---|---|
 Moldoveanu seen from the peak of Viștea | |
| 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[1] |
| Geography | |
  Vârful Moldoveanu Location in Romania | |
| Location | Argeș County, Romania |
| Parent range | Făgăraș Mountains, Southern Carpathians |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Scramble |
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.
Gallery
Moldoveanu (left) and Viștea Mare (right)
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
- List of European ultra prominent peaks
References
- "Europe Ultra-Prominences" Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2012-02-26.
- 2017 Romanian Statistical Yearbook, p. 11
External links
- Moldoveanu Peak and many other photos from the Romanian Carpathians
- "Moldoveanu, Romania" on Peakbagger
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На других языках
[de] Moldoveanu
Der Moldoveanu ist mit 2544 m der höchste Berg Rumäniens. Er liegt im Făgăraș-Teilgebirge der Transsilvanischen Alpen westlich von Brașov.- [en] Moldoveanu Peak
[es] Moldoveanu
El pico Moldoveanu (rumano Vârful Moldoveanu), con 2544 m de altitud, es la montaña más alta de Rumanía. Está situado en el distrito de Argeş, en las montañas Făgăraş de los Cárpatos Meridionales. Los senderos más utilizados para llegar al Moldoveanu son sobre el pico Vistea Mare (2527 m), por senderos que proceden de Podragu, Sambata, o por el valle de Vistea. La localidad más próxima es Victoria, en el lado septentrional. En el lado meridional es accesible desde el noroeste de Câmpulung.[fr] Moldoveanu
Le Moldoveanu (signifiant « le Moldave », peut-être d'après les origines d'un berger d'alpage) est le sommet le plus élevé de la Roumanie. Il est situé dans les monts Făgăraș, qui appartiennent aux Carpates. Son altitude est de 2 544 mètres.[it] Monte Moldoveanu
Il Monte Moldoveanu (2.544 m s.l.m. - in rumeno Vârful Moldoveanu) è la montagna più alta della Romania. Si trova nei Monti Făgăraș, monti appartenenti alle Alpi Transilvaniche (e quindi nei Carpazi). Dal punto di vista amministrativo appartiene al Distretto di Argeș anche se la città più vicina è Victoria situata nel Distretto di Brașov a nord della montagna.[ru] Молдовяну
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