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The Southern Carpathians or the Transylvanian Alps (Romanian: Carpaţii Meridionali, German: Transsilvanischen Alpen, Hungarian: Déli-Kárpátok) are a group of mountain ranges which divide central and southern Romania, on one side, and Serbia, on the other side1. They cover part of the Carpathian Mountains that is located between the Prahova River in the east and the Timiş and Cerna Rivers in the west. To the south they are bounded by the Balkan mountain range of Serbia.
Heights
Lake
Vidraru in the Făgăraş Mountains
The Southern Carpathian group are the second highest group of mountains in the Carpathian Mountain range (after Tatra), reaching heights of over 2,500m. Although considerably smaller than the Alps, they are classified as having an alpine landscape. Their high mountain character, combined with great accessibility, makes them popular with tourist and scientists.
The highest peaks are:
In spite of the heights, some of the most accessible passings in the Carpathians in Romania are along the rivers who cross the mountain range (the Olt River) or who form wide valleys (along the Prahova River Valley or along the Jiu River Valley).
Mountain ranges
Lake Bucura in the Retezat Mountains
Glacial lakes in the Retezat Mountains
Landscape in the Parâng Mountains
The Sphynx of the Bucegi Mountains
Lake Bâlea in the Făgăraş Mountains
The Moldoveanu-peak (2544 m) is the highest in Romania and one of the highest peaks of the Carpathians
From east to west, four mountain groups can be identified, separated by different river valleys.
The first two groups are steepest on the North side, and the last two are steepest on the South side.
References
- ^ ABOUT THE CARPATHIANS - Carpathian Heritage Society
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Coordinates: 45°30′N 24°15′E / 45.5°N 24.25°E / 45.5; 24.25
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