Maramureș district, Romania

Places to visit near Borşa

Borşa is a town in Maramureș district, Romania, home to about 26,966 people. Within 50 km by road there are 121 places to visit — 81 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 churches, 9 waterfalls and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Biserica de Lemn Din Borșa Din Jos (1 km), Pietrosul Rodnei (9 km) and Pasul Prislop - Intersecție Traseul Br (Sub Vf. Hăjmaru) - Vf. Cearcănul - Valea Furului - Borșa (16 km).

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Borşa, Romania
Borşa, Maramureș district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Borşa at a glance

Location
Maramureș district, Romania
Population
about 26,966
Coordinates
47.6553° N, 24.6633° E
Places within 50 km
121 (20 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Borşa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Borşa: 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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Things to see near Borşa, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Borşa

154 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Borşa. The closest is Muchia Piciorul Mosului (8 km); the best-known is Pietrosul Rodnei (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Borşa

28 churches within 100 km of Borşa. The closest is Biserica de Lemn Din Borșa Din Jos (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Borşa

26 waterfalls within 100 km of Borşa. The closest is Magura Waterfall (10 km); the best-known is Cascada Cailor (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Borşa

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Borşa. The closest is Maramures Mountains Park (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Borşa

9 museums within 100 km of Borşa. The closest is Comparative Art Museum (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Borşa

8 caves within 100 km of Borşa. The closest is Peștera Izei (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Borşa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.

  1. Start in Borşa
  2. 16 km Pasul Prislop - Intersecție Traseul Br (Sub Vf. Hăjmaru) - Vf. Cearcănul - Valea Furului - Borșa · viewpoint, Maramureș
  3. 6 km Cascada Cailor · waterfall, Maramureș
  4. 16 km Pietrosul Rodnei · viewpoint, Maramureș
  5. 24 km Biserica Romano-catolica Sfânta Ana - Vișeu de Sus · church, Maramureș
  6. 22 km Biserica de Lemn Din Borșa Din Jos · church, Maramureș
  7. 1 km Back to Borşa

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Borşa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints81154Muchia Piciorul Mosului (8 km)
    Churches1428Biserica de Lemn Din Borșa Din Jos (1 km)
    Waterfalls926Magura Waterfall (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens413Maramures Mountains Park (20 km)
    Museums39Comparative Art Museum (40 km)
    Caves68Peștera Izei (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Iezer (8 km)
    Treks23Spre Peștera Izei (14 km)
    Forts & heritage03Руїни притулку AZS (57 km)
    Other attractions11Gara CFF (22 km)
    Buddhist sites01Bârsana Monastery (57 km)

    Borşa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Borşa?

    Biserica de Lemn Din Borșa Din Jos (church, about 1 km), Pietrosul Rodnei (viewpoint, about 9 km), Pasul Prislop - Intersecție Traseul Br (Sub Vf. Hăjmaru) - Vf. Cearcănul - Valea Furului - Borșa (viewpoint, about 16 km), Cascada Cailor (waterfall, about 16 km), Biserica Romano-catolica Sfânta Ana - Vișeu de Sus (church, about 23 km), Силигул (viewpoint, about 26 km).

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

    121 places on Spotwander: 81 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 churches, 9 waterfalls, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Borşa?

    Muchia Piciorul Mosului, about 8 km by road; Pietrosul Rodnei (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Borşa?

    Biserica de Lemn Din Borșa Din Jos, about 1 km by road; Mănăstirea Moisei (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Borşa?

    Magura Waterfall, about 10 km by road; Cascada Cailor (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Borşa?

    Start in Borşa, visit Pasul Prislop - Intersecție Traseul Br (Sub Vf. Hăjmaru) - Vf. Cearcănul - Valea Furului - Borșa, then Cascada Cailor, then Pietrosul Rodnei, then Biserica Romano-catolica Sfânta Ana - Vișeu de Sus, then Biserica de Lemn Din Borșa Din Jos, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Borşa?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Borşa

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