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Bucium-Orlea

Bucium-Orlea is a town in Hunedoara district, Romania of about 3,485 people. Within 50 km by road there are 154 places to visit: 51 forts & heritage, 21 hill stations & viewpoints and 19 churches. The must-see places are Castelul Kendeffy, Sântămăria-Orlea Calvinist Church and Hateg Country Dinosaur Geopark.

45.5833° N, 22.9667° EPop. 3,485

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Within 30 km77 places
Within 50 km154
Must-see92
Notable149
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Bucium-Orlea

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:08 pm

85 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Bucium-Orlea
  2. St. Nicholas Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. The Orthodox Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Hateg Country Dinosaur Geoparknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Cetatea Nobiliară Mălăieștiheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Piatra Roșie Dacian Fortressheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Bucium-Orlea
Today’s loopBucium-OrleaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Bucium-Orlea?

Castelul Kendeffy (attraction, about 1 km), Sântămăria-Orlea Calvinist Church (church, about 1 km), Hateg Country Dinosaur Geopark (nature spot, about 11 km), Cetatea Nobiliară Mălăiești (heritage site, about 14 km), St. Nicholas Church (church, about 16 km), The Orthodox Church (church, about 16 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bucium-Orlea?

154 places on Spotwander: 51 forts & heritage, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 churches, 20 caves, 16 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest fort to Bucium-Orlea?

Nalatzi-Fay Castle, about 3 km by road; Nopcsa–Pallavicini Mansion in Săcel (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bucium-Orlea?

Culmea Lolaia, about 28 km by road; Culmea Valea Rea (29 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bucium-Orlea?

Start in Bucium-Orlea, visit St. Nicholas Church, then The Orthodox Church, then Hateg Country Dinosaur Geopark, then Cetatea Nobiliară Mălăiești, then Piatra Roșie Dacian Fortress, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.