Driving the Wild DJ685 Road to Shelter Pelegii

Shelter Pelegii is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 1,599m (5,246ft) above sea level, located in Hunedoara County, Romania. The drive is quite challenging.

Shelter Pelegii

Is the road to Shelter Pelegii paved?

Set high in the southwestern part of the country, the road to the shelter, known as DJ685 Road, is mostly paved but in poor condition. It’s not very nice to the car, but you won’t need a 4x4 to get there. If you are considering renting a car, make sure to ask for insurance that covers dirt roads outside of the national road system. Some insurance companies may require an additional fee for this coverage, so it’s wise to check with car rental companies about their policies.

How long is the road to Shelter Pelegii?

Set high in the Southern Carpathians within Retezat National Park, the road to the refuge is 19.0 km (11.80 miles) long, starting from Gura Apelor Lake. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 579 m, and the average gradient is 3.04%. The road ends at a large parking lot for the mountain refuge. Although the parking area at Poiana Pelegii is spacious, it can become quite crowded during weekends.

 

 

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