Bihor district, Romania

Places to visit near Aleşd

Aleşd is a town in Bihor district, Romania, home to about 10,264 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit — 19 forts & heritage, 19 caves, 11 churches and 11 waterfalls. The must-see places are Vadu Crisului Cave (17 km), Peștera Vântului (21 km) and Barajul Leșu (38 km).

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Aleşd, Romania
Aleşd, Bihor district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Aleşd at a glance

Location
Bihor district, Romania
Population
about 10,264
Coordinates
47.0667° N, 22.4167° E
Places within 50 km
85 (21 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Aleşd

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Forts & heritage near Aleşd

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Aleşd. The closest is Monumentul Eroilor Cazuti in Primul Si al Doilea Razboi Mondial (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Aleşd

48 caves within 100 km of Aleşd. The closest is Peștera Podireului II (15 km); the best-known is Vadu Crisului Cave (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Aleşd

29 churches within 100 km of Aleşd. The closest is The Wooden Church of Sârbi (36 km); the best-known is Bic Monastery (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Aleşd

28 waterfalls within 100 km of Aleşd. The closest is Cascada Dubina (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Aleşd

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Aleşd. The closest is Creaasta Serpilor (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Aleşd

14 museums within 100 km of Aleşd. The closest is "Octavian Goga" Memorial Museum (41 km); the best-known is Muzeul Memorial al Holocaustului Din Nordul Transilvaniei (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Aleşd

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aleşd
  2. 17 km Vadu Crisului Cave · cave, Bihor
  3. 4 km Peștera Vântului · cave, Bihor
  4. 11 km Castelul de Vanatoare Zichy · heritage site, Bihor
  5. 24 km Cascada Dubina · waterfall, Bihor
  6. 15 km Monumentul Eroilor Cazuti in Primul Si al Doilea Razboi Mondial · heritage site, Bihor
  7. 2 km Back to Aleşd

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How to reach Aleşd

    All places near Aleşd by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Aleşd by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1963Monumentul Eroilor Cazuti in Primul Si al Doilea Razboi Mondial (2 km)
    Caves1948Peștera Podireului II (15 km)
    Churches1129The Wooden Church of Sârbi (36 km)
    Waterfalls1128Cascada Dubina (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints423Creaasta Serpilor (17 km)
    Museums714"Octavian Goga" Memorial Museum (41 km)
    Other attractions613Cetatea Piatra Șoimului (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens510Defileul Crișului Repede (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Barajul Leșu (38 km)
    Treks01Piatra Bănișorului-Arborele Sequoia-lângă Vf. Bogdanului (55 km)

    Aleşd: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Aleşd?

    Vadu Crisului Cave (cave, about 17 km), Peștera Vântului (cave, about 21 km), Monumentul Eroilor Cazuti in Primul Si al Doilea Razboi Mondial (heritage site, about 2 km), Cetatea Piatra Șoimului (attraction, about 7 km), Castelul de Vanatoare Zichy (heritage site, about 12 km), Cascada Dubina (waterfall, about 14 km).

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

    85 places on Spotwander: 19 forts & heritage, 19 caves, 11 churches, 11 waterfalls, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Aleşd?

    Monumentul Eroilor Cazuti in Primul Si al Doilea Razboi Mondial, about 2 km by road; Castelul de Vanatoare Zichy (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Aleşd?

    Peștera Podireului II, about 15 km by road; Peștera Osoi (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Aleşd?

    The Wooden Church of Sârbi, about 36 km by road; Bic Monastery (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Aleşd?

    Start in Aleşd, visit Vadu Crisului Cave, then Peștera Vântului, then Castelul de Vanatoare Zichy, then Cascada Dubina, then Monumentul Eroilor Cazuti in Primul Si al Doilea Razboi Mondial, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Aleşd?

    October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves and churches.

    Towns near Aleşd

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Aleşd’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Aleşd on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.