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Arieşeni

Arieşeni is a town in Alba district, Romania of about 1,876 people. Within 50 km by road there are 138 places to visit: 50 caves, 38 waterfalls and 10 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Scărișoara Glacier Cave, Izbucul Tăuz and Peștera Poarta Lui Ionele.

46.4764° N, 22.7574° EPop. 1,876

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Within 30 km88 places
Within 50 km138
Must-see68
Notable141
Best timeJuly to January

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One day from Arieşeni

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:08 pm

55 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 Arieşeni
  2. Peștera Poarta Lui Ionelecave · 1 hrs
  3. Scărișoara Glacier Cavecave · 1 hrs
  4. Parcul Natural Apuseninature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Cetățile Ponoruluinature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Izbucul Tăuzlake · 45 min
  7. Back in Arieşeni
Today’s loopArieşeniStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Arieşeni?

Scărișoara Glacier Cave (cave, about 5 km), Izbucul Tăuz (lake, about 6 km), Peștera Poarta Lui Ionele (cave, about 8 km), Cetățile Ponorului (nature spot, about 13 km), Focul Viu Glacier Cave (cave, about 16 km), Parcul Natural Apuseni (nature spot, about 18 km).

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

138 places on Spotwander: 50 caves, 38 waterfalls, 10 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest cave to Arieşeni?

Hodobana Cave, about 3 km by road; Cotețul Dobreștilor (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Arieşeni?

Valea Arieșul Mare - Cascada Pătrăhăițești - Sat Arieșeni, about 3 km by road; Valea Arieșul Mare (sat Vanvucești) - Cascada Vârciorog (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Arieşeni?

Start in Arieşeni, visit Peștera Poarta Lui Ionele, then Scărișoara Glacier Cave, then Parcul Natural Apuseni, then Cetățile Ponorului, then Izbucul Tăuz, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.