Metaliferi Mountains

Metaliferi Mountains (Munții Metaliferi; Erdélyi-érchegység), meaning Ore Mountains, are in the Carpathian Mountain Range and are a division of the Apuseni Mountains.

Peaks
The highest peak is Poienița Peak, with an elevation of 1437 m. The range also includes the Detunatele, a pair of basalt peaks with columnar jointing which are two of the most beautiful peaks in the Apuseni Mountains. The Roșia Poieni copper mine and several communities are in the area.

Lakes
There are several lakes nestled within the Metaliferi Mountains. Five of them are located near Roșia Montană:
 * Lacul Mare has a surface area of 2.5 ha and a maximum depth of 5 m; it is located at an altitude of 930 m and was built in 1908.
 * Țarinii Lake has a surface area of 0.6 ha and a maximum depth of 10 m; it is located at an altitude of 1000 m and was built in 1900.
 * Anghel Lake has a surface area of 0.6 ha and a maximum depth of 4 m; it is located at an altitude of 850 m, behind a 40 m long dam.
 * Brazi Lake has a surface area of 0.6 ha and a maximum depth of 6 m; it is located at an altitude of 930 m, behind a 130 m long dam.
 * Cartuș Lake has a surface area of 0.3 ha and a maximum depth of 2 m.