Bihor district, Romania

Places to visit near Borod

Borod is a town in Bihor district, Romania, home to about 4,076 people. Within 50 km by road there are 103 places to visit — 30 caves, 16 forts & heritage, 10 churches and 24 waterfalls. The must-see places are Peștera Vântului (10 km), Vadu Crisului Cave (12 km) and Barajul Leșu (24 km).

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Borod at a glance

Location
Bihor district, Romania
Population
about 4,076
Coordinates
46.9833° N, 22.6333° E
Places within 50 km
103 (18 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 caves and churches

Top places to visit near Borod

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Borod: 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 Borod

60 caves within 100 km of Borod. The closest is Pestera Fugarilor (10 km); the best-known is Peștera Vântului (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Borod

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Borod. The closest is Castelul de Vanatoare Zichy (12 km); the best-known is Cetatea Bologa (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Borod

34 churches within 100 km of Borod. The closest is The Wooden Church of Sârbi (19 km); the best-known is Bic Monastery (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Borod

29 waterfalls within 100 km of Borod. The closest is Cascada Boiului (11 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Borod

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Borod. The closest is Pietrele Boiului (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Borod

14 museums within 100 km of Borod. The closest is "Octavian Goga" Memorial Museum (18 km); the best-known is Muzeul Memorial al Holocaustului Din Nordul Transilvaniei (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Borod

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 93 km on the road.

  1. Start in Borod
  2. 27 km Cetatea Bologa · heritage site, Cluj
  3. 29 km Barajul Leșu · lake, Bihor
  4. 14 km Pestera Fugarilor · cave, Bihor
  5. 7 km Peștera Vântului · cave, Bihor
  6. 4 km Vadu Crisului Cave · cave, Bihor
  7. 12 km Back to Borod

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How to reach Borod

    All places near Borod by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Borod by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Caves3060Pestera Fugarilor (10 km)
    Forts & heritage1642Castelul de Vanatoare Zichy (12 km)
    Churches1034The Wooden Church of Sârbi (19 km)
    Waterfalls2429Cascada Boiului (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints617Pietrele Boiului (10 km)
    Museums314"Octavian Goga" Memorial Museum (18 km)
    Other attractions513Castrum Resculum (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens511Defileul Crișului Repede (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36Barajul Leșu (24 km)
    Treks11Piatra Bănișorului-Arborele Sequoia-lângă Vf. Bogdanului (32 km)
    Parks01Parcul Central Simion Bărnuțiu (95 km)

    Borod: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Borod?

    Peștera Vântului (cave, about 10 km), Vadu Crisului Cave (cave, about 12 km), Barajul Leșu (lake, about 24 km), Cetatea Bologa (heritage site, about 27 km), Pestera Fugarilor (cave, about 10 km), Pietrele Boiului (viewpoint, about 10 km).

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

    103 places on Spotwander: 30 caves, 16 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 24 waterfalls, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest cave to Borod?

    Pestera Fugarilor, about 10 km by road; Peștera Vântului (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Borod?

    Castelul de Vanatoare Zichy, about 12 km by road; Monumentul Eroilor Cazuti in Primul Si al Doilea Razboi Mondial (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Borod?

    The Wooden Church of Sârbi, about 19 km by road; Bic Monastery (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Borod?

    Start in Borod, visit Cetatea Bologa, then Barajul Leșu, then Pestera Fugarilor, then Peștera Vântului, then Vadu Crisului Cave, and drive back — about 93 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Borod?

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

    Towns near Borod

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