Places to visit near

Albac

Albac is a town in Alba district, Romania of about 2,168 people. Within 50 km by road there are 140 places to visit: 53 caves, 36 waterfalls and 11 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Peștera Poarta Lui Ionele, Scărișoara Glacier Cave and Izbucul Tăuz.

46.4525° N, 22.9516° EPop. 2,168

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Within 30 km63 places
Within 50 km140
Must-see73
Notable152
Best timeJuly to January

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One day from Albac

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:48 pm

102 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 Albac
  2. Peștera Poarta Lui Ionelecave · 1 hrs
  3. Scărișoara Glacier Cavecave · 1 hrs
  4. Izbucul Tăuzlake · 45 min
  5. Parcul Natural Apuseninature spot · 2 hrs
  6. The Wooden Church of Lupșa Monasterymonastery · 30 min
  7. Back in Albac
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Albac?

Peștera Poarta Lui Ionele (cave, about 11 km), Scărișoara Glacier Cave (cave, about 14 km), Izbucul Tăuz (lake, about 18 km), Mănăstirea Albac-Rogoz (church, about 3 km), Huda de Lapte (cave, about 3 km), The Wooden Church of Lupșa Monastery (monastery, about 24 km).

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

140 places on Spotwander: 53 caves, 36 waterfalls, 11 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 13 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest cave to Albac?

Huda de Lapte, about 3 km by road; Peștera Poarta Lui Ionele (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Albac?

DJ762 (comuna Vidra) - Cascada Pișoaia Vidrei, about 14 km by road; Cascada Pișoaia (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Albac?

Start in Albac, visit Peștera Poarta Lui Ionele, then Scărișoara Glacier Cave, then Izbucul Tăuz, then Parcul Natural Apuseni, then The Wooden Church of Lupșa Monastery, and drive back — about 102 km by road in all.