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Places near Barus by type
All 195 places by distance →One day from Barus
5 stops, one loop, back by 2:53 pm
75 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.
- Leave Barus
- Pulau Karang Lighthousebeach · 1.5 hrs
- HKBP Aek Rogaschurch · 30 min
- Dolok Putusviewpoint · 1 hrs
- Dolok Antar Bungaviewpoint · 1 hrs
- Dolok Sipahotarviewpoint · 1 hrs
- Back in Barus
Questions people ask
What are the best places to visit near Barus?
Barus Redoubt (heritage site, about 1 km), Kilometer Zero Islamic Civilization Nusantara (heritage site, about 1 km), Pulau Karang Lighthouse (beach, about 9 km), HKBP Aek Rogas (church, about 18 km), Dolok Sipahotar (viewpoint, about 20 km), Dolok Putus (viewpoint, about 24 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Barus?
41 places on Spotwander: 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 church, 2 forts & heritage.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Barus?
Dolok Sipahotar, about 20 km by road; Dolok Putus (24 km) is next.
Which is the nearest river spot to Barus?
Pulau Brabang, about 31 km by road; Pulau Panjang (33 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Barus?
Start in Barus, visit Pulau Karang Lighthouse, then HKBP Aek Rogas, then Dolok Putus, then Dolok Antar Bunga, then Dolok Sipahotar, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.