The Iezer Mountains (Romanian: Munții Iezer / Munții Iezer-Păpușa) are a mountain range in the Southern Carpathians in Romania. It is part of the Făgăraș Mountains group. Its total area is 535 km2 (207 sq mi). Its highest elevation is 2,470 m (8,100 ft), at Roșu Peak.[1]

Iezer Mountains
Iezerul Mic (2409 m)
Highest point
PeakRoșu Peak
Elevation2,470 m (8,100 ft)
Dimensions
Area535 km2 (207 sq mi)
Naming
Native nameMunții Iezer (Romanian)
Geography
Iezer Mountains is located in Romania
Iezer Mountains
Iezer Mountains
CountryRomania
Range coordinates45°28′N 24°57′E / 45.467°N 24.950°E / 45.467; 24.950

Location

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The Iezer Mountains are located between the Făgăraș Mountains to the northwest and the Piatra Craiului Mountains to the east. The rivers Dâmbovița and Râul Târgului take their source in the Iezer Mountains. The range lies completely within Argeș County.

Peaks

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The highest peaks are:[1][2]

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References

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  1. ^ a b Popescu, R. (2018). "Permafrost investigations in Iezer Mountains, Southern Carpathians". Revista de Geomorfologie. 20: 102–122. doi:10.21094/rg.2018.033.
  2. ^ 2017 Romanian Statistical Yearbook, p. 11