Covasna district, Romania

Places to visit near Baraolt

Baraolt is a town in Covasna district, Romania, home to about 9,429 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit — 48 churches, 24 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints and 10 caves. The must-see places are Murgol Mare (19 km), Sükösd-Bethlen (20 km) and Pilișca Mare (24 km).

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Baraolt, Romania
Baraolt, Covasna district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Baraolt at a glance

Location
Covasna district, Romania
Population
about 9,429
Coordinates
46.0751° N, 25.6003° E
Places within 50 km
126 (38 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 Baraolt

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Churches near Baraolt

85 churches within 100 km of Baraolt. The closest is Ansamblul Bisericii Unitariene Din Crăciunel (22 km); the best-known is Biserica Unitariană Petreni (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Baraolt

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Baraolt. The closest is Castelul Daniel (7 km); the best-known is Sükösd-Bethlen (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Baraolt

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Baraolt. The closest is Sat Bățanii Mici - Pârâul Cu Brazi - Poiana Mitaci (17 km); the best-known is Murgol Mare (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Baraolt

12 caves within 100 km of Baraolt. The closest is Peștera Hoților (17 km); the best-known is Grota Sulfuroasă (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Baraolt

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Baraolt. The closest is Tinovul Mohoș (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Baraolt

10 museums within 100 km of Baraolt. The closest is "Benedek Elek" Memorial House (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Baraolt

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 120 km on the road.

  1. Start in Baraolt
  2. 19 km Murgol Mare · viewpoint, Covasna
  3. 11 km Pilișca Mare · viewpoint, Harghita
  4. 11 km Muntele Cucului · viewpoint, Harghita
  5. 38 km Biserica Unitariană Petreni · church, Harghita
  6. 21 km Sükösd-Bethlen · heritage site, Brașov
  7. 20 km Back to Baraolt

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Baraolt by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4885Ansamblul Bisericii Unitariene Din Crăciunel (22 km)
    Forts & heritage2442Castelul Daniel (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1634Sat Bățanii Mici - Pârâul Cu Brazi - Poiana Mitaci (17 km)
    Caves1012Peștera Hoților (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens811Tinovul Mohoș (30 km)
    Museums710"Benedek Elek" Memorial House (10 km)
    Other attractions510Castra of Hoghiz (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Lake Saint Anne (29 km)
    Waterfalls24Tigăi (36 km)
    Buddhist sites33Adămești Monastery (46 km)
    Treks02Brașov (Solomon) - Poiana Sub Padină - Râșnov (67 km)
    Parks11Parcul Elisabeta (34 km)

    Baraolt: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Baraolt?

    Murgol Mare (viewpoint, about 19 km), Sükösd-Bethlen (heritage site, about 20 km), Pilișca Mare (viewpoint, about 24 km), Muntele Cucului (viewpoint, about 25 km), Biserica Unitariană Petreni (church, about 26 km), Castelul Daniel (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

    126 places on Spotwander: 48 churches, 24 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 caves, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Baraolt?

    Ansamblul Bisericii Unitariene Din Crăciunel, about 22 km by road; Biserică Evanghelică Fortificată (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Baraolt?

    Castelul Daniel, about 7 km by road; Kálnoky Castle (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Baraolt?

    Sat Bățanii Mici - Pârâul Cu Brazi - Poiana Mitaci, about 17 km by road; Murgol Mare (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Baraolt?

    Start in Baraolt, visit Murgol Mare, then Pilișca Mare, then Muntele Cucului, then Biserica Unitariană Petreni, then Sükösd-Bethlen, and drive back — about 120 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Baraolt?

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

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