Maramureș district, Romania

Places to visit near Borcut

Borcut is a town in Maramureș district, Romania, home to about 1,017 people. Within 50 km by road there are 76 places to visit — 29 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 8 museums and 4 waterfalls. The must-see places are Monumentul Eroilor (5 km), Church of the Holy Archangels Rogoz (8 km) and Rohia Monastery Museum Collection (11 km).

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Borcut at a glance

Location
Maramureș district, Romania
Population
about 1,017
Coordinates
47.4820° N, 23.8407° E
Places within 50 km
76 (17 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Borcut

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Borcut: 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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Churches near Borcut

70 churches within 100 km of Borcut. The closest is The Wooden Church of Răzoare (8 km); the best-known is Church of the Holy Archangels Rogoz (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Borcut

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Borcut. The closest is Monumentul Eroilor (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Borcut

28 museums within 100 km of Borcut. The closest is Rogoz Ethnographic Museum (8 km); the best-known is Rohia Monastery Museum Collection (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Borcut

21 waterfalls within 100 km of Borcut. The closest is Cascada Pișătoarea (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Borcut

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Borcut. The closest is Custura (25 km); the best-known is Igniș (38 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Borcut

15 caves within 100 km of Borcut. The closest is Peștera Cu Oase (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Borcut

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Borcut
  2. 5 km Monumentul Eroilor · heritage site, Maramureș
  3. 2 km Lacul Lighet · lake, Maramureș
  4. 4 km Rohia Monastery Museum Collection · monastery, Maramureș
  5. 9 km Church of the Holy Archangels Rogoz · church, Maramureș
  6. 22 km The Wooden Church of Plopiș · church, Maramureș
  7. 17 km Back to Borcut

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Borcut by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2970The Wooden Church of Răzoare (8 km)
    Forts & heritage1339Monumentul Eroilor (5 km)
    Museums828Rogoz Ethnographic Museum (8 km)
    Waterfalls421Cascada Pișătoarea (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints418Custura (25 km)
    Caves715Peștera Cu Oase (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens515Lacul Morărenilor (33 km)
    Other attractions29Wooden Churches of Maramureș (24 km)
    Treks25Pârtiile Icoana (Cavnic) – intersecție traseul BR (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Lacul Lighet (7 km)
    Buddhist sites12Bârsana Monastery (49 km)

    Borcut: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Borcut?

    Monumentul Eroilor (heritage site, about 5 km), Church of the Holy Archangels Rogoz (church, about 8 km), Rohia Monastery Museum Collection (monastery, about 11 km), The Wooden Church of Plopiș (church, about 17 km), Lacul Lighet (lake, about 7 km), The Wooden Church of Răzoare (church, about 8 km).

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

    76 places on Spotwander: 29 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 8 museums, 4 waterfalls, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Borcut?

    The Wooden Church of Răzoare, about 8 km by road; Church of the Holy Archangels Rogoz (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Borcut?

    Monumentul Eroilor, about 5 km by road; Cavnic Tatar Pole Monument (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Borcut?

    Rogoz Ethnographic Museum, about 8 km by road; Rohia Monastery Museum Collection (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Borcut?

    Start in Borcut, visit Monumentul Eroilor, then Lacul Lighet, then Rohia Monastery Museum Collection, then Church of the Holy Archangels Rogoz, then The Wooden Church of Plopiș, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Borcut?

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

    Towns near Borcut

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Borcut’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.