Gorj district, Romania

Places to visit near Berleşti

Berleşti is a town in Gorj district, Romania, home to about 276 people. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit — 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage, 12 churches and 4 caves. The must-see places are Mãnãstirea Cãmãrãșeasca (16 km), IAR-93 (35 km) and Woman's Cave (entrance);Woman's Cave (39 km).

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Berleşti, Romania
Berleşti, Gorj district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Berleşti at a glance

Location
Gorj district, Romania
Population
about 276
Coordinates
44.9167° N, 23.6667° E
Places within 50 km
54 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Berleşti

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Berleşti: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Berleşti

80 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Berleşti. The closest is Peștera Muierilor - Vf. Florile Albe - Stațiunea Rânca (44 km); the best-known is Surduc Pass (55 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Berleşti

46 forts & heritage within 100 km of Berleşti. The closest is Ruinele bisericii „Sfântul Nicolae” (16 km); the best-known is IAR-93 (35 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Berleşti

24 churches within 100 km of Berleşti. The closest is Biserica de lemn „Cuvioasa Paraschiva” (13 km); the best-known is Mãnãstirea Cãmãrãșeasca (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Berleşti

21 caves within 100 km of Berleşti. The closest is Woman's Cave (entrance);Woman's Cave (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Berleşti

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Berleşti. The closest is Cheile Oltețului (41 km); the best-known is Buila-Vânturarița National Park (61 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Berleşti

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Berleşti. The closest is Cascada Cărbunele (61 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Berleşti

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 129 km on the road.

  1. Start in Berleşti
  2. 13 km Biserica de lemn „Cuvioasa Paraschiva” · church, Gorj
  3. 3 km Mãnãstirea Cãmãrãșeasca · church, Gorj
  4. 19 km IAR-93 · heritage site, Gorj
  5. 49 km Woman's Cave (entrance);Woman's Cave · cave, Gorj
  6. 29 km Ruinele bisericii „Sfântul Nicolae” · heritage site, Gorj
  7. 16 km Back to Berleşti

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How to reach Berleşti

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Berleşti by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints380Peștera Muierilor - Vf. Florile Albe - Stațiunea Rânca (44 km)
    Forts & heritage2046Ruinele bisericii „Sfântul Nicolae” (16 km)
    Churches1224Biserica de lemn „Cuvioasa Paraschiva” (13 km)
    Caves421Woman's Cave (entrance);Woman's Cave (39 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens220Cheile Oltețului (41 km)
    Other attractions917Slatioara's Pyramids (34 km)
    Waterfalls09Cascada Cărbunele (61 km)
    Buddhist sites48Holy Trinity Monastery (43 km)
    Museums07Bistrita Monastery Museum Collection (53 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Galcescu Lake (60 km)

    Berleşti: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Berleşti?

    Mãnãstirea Cãmãrãșeasca (church, about 16 km), Biserica de lemn „Cuvioasa Paraschiva” (church, about 13 km), IAR-93 (heritage site, about 35 km), Ruinele bisericii „Sfântul Nicolae” (heritage site, about 16 km), Woman's Cave (entrance);Woman's Cave (cave, about 39 km), Biserica Mânăstirii Polovragi (church, about 40 km).

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

    54 places on Spotwander: 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 4 caves, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Berleşti?

    Peștera Muierilor - Vf. Florile Albe - Stațiunea Rânca, about 44 km by road; Culmea Lungeștilor (47 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Berleşti?

    Ruinele bisericii „Sfântul Nicolae”, about 16 km by road; Cooperativa de Credit (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Berleşti?

    Biserica de lemn „Cuvioasa Paraschiva”, about 13 km by road; Mãnãstirea Cãmãrãșeasca (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Berleşti?

    Start in Berleşti, visit Biserica de lemn „Cuvioasa Paraschiva”, then Mãnãstirea Cãmãrãșeasca, then IAR-93, then Woman's Cave (entrance);Woman's Cave, then Ruinele bisericii „Sfântul Nicolae”, and drive back — about 129 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Berleşti?

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

    Towns near Berleşti

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