Mehedinți district, Romania

Places to visit near Bala

Bala is a town in Mehedinți district, Romania, home to about 4,580 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit — 31 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 churches and 14 caves. The must-see places are God's Bridge (15 km), Mănăstirea Baia de Aramă (16 km) and Cascada Afluent Topolnita (27 km).

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Bala, Romania
Bala, Mehedinți district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bala at a glance

Location
Mehedinți district, Romania
Population
about 4,580
Coordinates
44.8839° N, 22.8333° E
Places within 50 km
115 (22 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Bala

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Forts & heritage near Bala

50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bala. The closest is Cula Glogoveanu (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bala

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bala. The closest is Cornetu (12 km); the best-known is Vârful Lui Stan (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Bala

33 churches within 100 km of Bala. The closest is Biserica „Sf. Nicolae” (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Bala

28 caves within 100 km of Bala. The closest is Peștera Podului (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Bala

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Bala. The closest is Cascada Buraica (3 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bala

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bala. The closest is Mehedinţi Plateau Geopark (14 km); the best-known is Parcul Național Domogled - Valea Cernei (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Bala

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 107 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bala
  2. 3 km Cascada Buraica · waterfall, Mehedinți
  3. 26 km Cascada Afluent Topolnita · waterfall, Mehedinți
  4. 34 km Vârful Lui Stan · viewpoint, Mehedinți
  5. 21 km Mănăstirea Baia de Aramă · Buddhist site, Mehedinți
  6. 13 km Cula Glogoveanu · heritage site, Gorj
  7. 10 km Back to Bala

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How to reach Bala

    All places near Bala by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bala by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3150Cula Glogoveanu (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints843Cornetu (12 km)
    Churches1433Biserica „Sf. Nicolae” (10 km)
    Caves1428Peștera Podului (15 km)
    Other attractions1722Ansamblul Glogoveanu (10 km)
    Waterfalls818Cascada Buraica (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens917Mehedinţi Plateau Geopark (14 km)
    Buddhist sites69Mănăstirea Baia de Aramă (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs18Iron Gate I (42 km)
    Museums57"Iron Gates" Region Museum (40 km)
    Treks03European Long Distance Path E3 - Part Serbia (53 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Șimian (41 km)

    Bala: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bala?

    God's Bridge (attraction, about 15 km), Mănăstirea Baia de Aramă (Buddhist site, about 16 km), Cascada Buraica (waterfall, about 3 km), Cascada Afluent Topolnita (waterfall, about 27 km), Vârful Lui Stan (viewpoint, about 30 km), Ansamblul Glogoveanu (attraction, about 10 km).

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

    115 places on Spotwander: 31 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 churches, 14 caves, 17 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bala?

    Cula Glogoveanu, about 10 km by road; Monumentul Proclamaţiei de la Padeş (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bala?

    Cornetu, about 12 km by road; Vârful Lui Stan (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bala?

    Biserica „Sf. Nicolae”, about 10 km by road; Biserica „Sfântul Ilie” (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bala?

    Start in Bala, visit Cascada Buraica, then Cascada Afluent Topolnita, then Vârful Lui Stan, then Mănăstirea Baia de Aramă, then Cula Glogoveanu, and drive back — about 107 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bala?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Bala

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