Places to visit near

Bălnaca

Bălnaca is a town in Bihor district, Romania of about 1,056 people. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit: 30 caves, 12 forts & heritage and 26 waterfalls. The must-see places are Peștera Vântului, Vadu Crisului Cave and Barajul Leșu.

46.9438° N, 22.5721° EPop. 1,056

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Within 30 km42 places
Within 50 km104
Must-see60
Notable169
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Bălnaca

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:39 pm

66 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 Bălnaca
  2. Vadu Crisului Cavecave · 1 hrs
  3. Cascada Vadu Crișuluiwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Meziad Cavecave · 1 hrs
  5. Barajul Leșulake · 45 min
  6. Pietrele Boiuluiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Bălnaca
Today’s loopBălnacaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Bălnaca?

Peștera Vântului (cave, about 3 km), Vadu Crisului Cave (cave, about 6 km), Barajul Leșu (lake, about 18 km), Pestera Unguru Mare (cave, about 3 km), Cascada Vadu Crișului (waterfall, about 4 km), Peștera Fugarilor (cave, about 5 km).

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

104 places on Spotwander: 30 caves, 12 forts & heritage, 26 waterfalls, 9 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest cave to Bălnaca?

Peștera Vântului, about 3 km by road; Pestera Unguru Mare (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Bălnaca?

Castelul de Vanatoare Zichy, about 11 km by road; Monumentul Eroilor Cazuti in Primul Si al Doilea Razboi Mondial (23 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bălnaca?

Start in Bălnaca, visit Vadu Crisului Cave, then Cascada Vadu Crișului, then Meziad Cave, then Barajul Leșu, then Pietrele Boiului, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.