Bihor district, Romania

Places to visit near Beiuş

Beiuş is a town in Bihor district, Romania, home to about 10,721 people. Within 50 km by road there are 132 places to visit — 63 caves, 36 waterfalls, 4 forts & heritage and 1 churches. The must-see places are Meziad Cave (18 km), Bears' Cave (26 km) and Barajul Leșu (30 km).

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Beiuş, Romania
Beiuş, Bihor district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Beiuş at a glance

Location
Bihor district, Romania
Population
about 10,721
Coordinates
46.6667° N, 22.3500° E
Places within 50 km
132 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Beiuş

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Beiuş: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Caves near Beiuş

67 caves within 100 km of Beiuş. The closest is Pestera Ferice (17 km); the best-known is Meziad Cave (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Beiuş

40 waterfalls within 100 km of Beiuş. The closest is Cascada Firusău (17 km); the best-known is Cascada Moara Dracului (34 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Beiuş

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Beiuş. The closest is Monumentul Eroului Necunoscut (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Beiuş

19 churches within 100 km of Beiuş. The closest is Biserica Reformată Maghiară (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Beiuş

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Beiuş. The closest is Dealul Pacău (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Beiuş

11 museums within 100 km of Beiuş. The closest is Beius City Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Beiuş

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Beiuş
  2. 1 km Beius City Museum · museum, Bihor
  3. 1 km Biserica Reformată Maghiară · church, Bihor
  4. 1 km Monumentul Eroului Necunoscut · heritage site, Bihor
  5. 26 km Bears' Cave · cave, Bihor
  6. 30 km Meziad Cave · cave, Bihor
  7. 18 km Back to Beiuş

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How to reach Beiuş

    All places near Beiuş by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Beiuş by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Caves6367Pestera Ferice (17 km)
    Waterfalls3640Cascada Firusău (17 km)
    Forts & heritage424Monumentul Eroului Necunoscut (1 km)
    Churches119Biserica Reformată Maghiară (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1616Dealul Pacău (14 km)
    Museums211Beius City Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens58Izvoarele Mezotermale Răbăgani (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36Barajul Leșu (30 km)
    Other attractions16Galbena Gorge (35 km)
    Treks12Sat Arieșeni - Peștera Ghețarul Scărișoara (49 km)

    Beiuş: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Beiuş?

    Meziad Cave (cave, about 18 km), Monumentul Eroului Necunoscut (heritage site, about 1 km), Beius City Museum (museum, about 1 km), Biserica Reformată Maghiară (church, about 1 km), Bears' Cave (cave, about 26 km), Béla Vár (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

    132 places on Spotwander: 63 caves, 36 waterfalls, 4 forts & heritage, 1 church, 16 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest cave to Beiuş?

    Pestera Ferice, about 17 km by road; Meziad Cave (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Beiuş?

    Cascada Firusău, about 17 km by road; Cascada Valea Mare (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Beiuş?

    Monumentul Eroului Necunoscut, about 1 km by road; Béla Vár (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Beiuş?

    Start in Beiuş, visit Beius City Museum, then Biserica Reformată Maghiară, then Monumentul Eroului Necunoscut, then Bears' Cave, then Meziad Cave, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Beiuş?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves and churches.

    Towns near Beiuş

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