Abrud, RomaniaThe Wooden Church of Lupșa MonasteryBarajul MihăileniPeștera Poarta Lui IoneleCasa Apafi MihályIncinta Funerară RomanăDetunata Goală
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Abrud

Abrud is a town in Alba district, Romania of about 6,122 people. Within 50 km by road there are 88 places to visit: 12 forts & heritage, 25 caves and 8 churches. The must-see places are The Wooden Church of Lupșa Monastery, Barajul Mihăileni and Peștera Poarta Lui Ionele.

46.2741° N, 23.0634° EPop. 6,122

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Within 30 km31 places
Within 50 km88
Must-see90
Notable156
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

The Wooden Church of Lupșa Monastery, monastery near Abrud
Must-see

The Wooden Church of Lupșa Monastery

Monastery · 18 km

Barajul Mihăileni, lake near Abrud
Must-see

Barajul Mihăileni

Lake · 23 km · Hunedoara

Peștera Poarta Lui Ionele, cave near Abrud
Must-see

Peștera Poarta Lui Ionele

Cave · 34 km

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One day from Abrud

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:53 pm

85 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Abrud
  2. Barajul Mihăilenilake · 45 min
  3. Vulcannature spot · 2 hrs
  4. The Wooden Church of Lupșa Monasterymonastery · 30 min
  5. Detunata Goalănature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Incinta Funerară Romanăheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Abrud
Today’s loopAbrudStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Abrud?

The Wooden Church of Lupșa Monastery (monastery, about 18 km), Casa Apafi Mihály (heritage site, about 1 km), Barajul Mihăileni (lake, about 23 km), Incinta Funerară Romană (heritage site, about 6 km), Gold Mining Museum (museum, about 6 km), Roman-Catholic Church of Roșia Montană (church, about 8 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Abrud?

88 places on Spotwander: 12 forts & heritage, 25 caves, 8 churches, 20 waterfalls, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Abrud?

Casa Apafi Mihály, about 1 km by road; Incinta Funerară Romană (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest cave to Abrud?

Pestera Bisericuta, about 28 km by road; Toplița (28 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Abrud?

Start in Abrud, visit Barajul Mihăileni, then Vulcan, then The Wooden Church of Lupșa Monastery, then Detunata Goală, then Incinta Funerară Romană, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.