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The Bucegi Mountains area, whereof exist references since the 15th century, has been proposed for protection in 1936, due to peerless landscapes and great diversity of plant and animal species. This proposal was taken up only in 1990, when materialized through the Minister's order no. 7/1990. Bucegi
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claims that the name of Bucșoi, one of the mountains that reach the Omu Peak, derives from "Buc", "Bucur", just as "Buceci", "Bugeci" derives from "Buc" with the same suffix like "Măneciu" or "Moeciu". And "Bucur" is a genuine Dacian name. In
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The exact origin of the name "Bucegi" is disputed by philologists. "Buceag" or "bugeac" seems to be the source of the name, a word designating in the language of
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in Romania. Since 1935, part of the Bucegi Mountains has been included in the list of protected areas in Romania, with national park status.
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on some of the most attractive routes in the Bucegi Massif. In the winter months, Bușteni offers the possibility of practicing
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To the east, the Bucegi Mountains have a very steep slope towards the popular tourist destinations in the
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Bușteni, located at an altitude of 800–900 m, features a diversified base of accommodation and meals (
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Natural Park covers an area of 32,663 hectares across three counties (
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Among the most popular ski resorts within the Bucegi Mountains are
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separates the Piatra Craiului and Leaota ranges; it was marked by
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Memorial Museum. There is a trout farm in the area.
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Omu
Elevation
Coordinates
45°26′44″N 25°27′22″E / 45.44556°N 25.45611°E / 45.44556; 25.45611

Romania
Dâmbovița
Prahova
Brașov
Orogeny
Alpine
Age of rock
Neogene
Romanian
[ˈmuntsijbuˈtʃedʒʲ]

Romania
Brașov
Southern Carpathians
Carpathian Mountains
Omu
Prahova Valley
Bușteni
Sinaia
rocks
Sphinx
Babele
Dacian
Zalmoxis

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