Vistea Mare

The Vistea Mare mountain top, at an elevation of 8,291 feet (2,527 meters) above sea level, is Romania's third highest point. The Fagaras Depression, through which the Olt River flows on a milder grade south to the Carpathian foothills, is visible from their high northern wall, which reaches above 8,000 feet (2,450 m). With lakes, fretted summits, and morainic deposits, the mountains are highly glaciated. The Vistea Mare is found in the county of Brasov.

The Vistea Mare is found in the Fagaras Mountains, which are part of the greater overall group of mountain ranges called the Southern Carpathians. The Fagaras Mountains and the Southern Carpathians both serve as its parent range. Up near the peak of Vistea Mare is the Refuge Vistea, a small hut for tourists and climbers to rest or stay the night in.

Location:Făgăraș Mountains

Height: 8,291 feet (2,527 meters)