Bihor district, Romania

Places to visit near Bulz

Bulz is a town in Bihor district, Romania, home to about 2,352 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit — 42 caves, 16 forts & heritage, 27 waterfalls and 10 churches. The must-see places are Peștera Vântului (14 km), Barajul Leșu (17 km) and Vadu Crisului Cave (18 km).

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Bulz, Romania
Bulz, Bihor district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bulz at a glance

Location
Bihor district, Romania
Population
about 2,352
Coordinates
46.9167° N, 22.6833° E
Places within 50 km
126 (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 Bulz

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

66 caves within 100 km of Bulz. The closest is Pestera Fugarilor (7 km); the best-known is Peștera Vântului (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Bulz

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bulz. The closest is Cetatea Bologa (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Bulz

36 waterfalls within 100 km of Bulz. The closest is Cascada Boiului (6 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Bulz

34 churches within 100 km of Bulz. The closest is The Wooden Church of Sârbi (23 km); the best-known is Reformed Church (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bulz

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bulz. The closest is Pietrele Boiului (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bulz

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bulz. The closest is Defileul Crișului Repede (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Bulz

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 88 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bulz
  2. 6 km Cascada Boiului · waterfall, Bihor
  3. 9 km Peștera Vântului · cave, Bihor
  4. 4 km Vadu Crisului Cave · cave, Bihor
  5. 21 km Barajul Leșu · lake, Bihor
  6. 29 km Cetatea Bologa · heritage site, Cluj
  7. 19 km Back to Bulz

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How to reach Bulz

    All places near Bulz by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bulz by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Caves4266Pestera Fugarilor (7 km)
    Forts & heritage1641Cetatea Bologa (19 km)
    Waterfalls2736Cascada Boiului (6 km)
    Churches1034The Wooden Church of Sârbi (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1118Pietrele Boiului (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens713Defileul Crișului Repede (17 km)
    Other attractions610Castrum Resculum (20 km)
    Museums39"Octavian Goga" Memorial Museum (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36Barajul Leșu (17 km)
    Treks12Piatra Bănișorului-Arborele Sequoia-lângă Vf. Bogdanului (23 km)
    Parks01Parcul Central Simion Bărnuțiu (88 km)

    Bulz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bulz?

    Peștera Vântului (cave, about 14 km), Barajul Leșu (lake, about 17 km), Vadu Crisului Cave (cave, about 18 km), Cetatea Bologa (heritage site, about 19 km), Cascada Boiului (waterfall, about 6 km), Pestera Fugarilor (cave, about 7 km).

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

    126 places on Spotwander: 42 caves, 16 forts & heritage, 27 waterfalls, 10 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest cave to Bulz?

    Pestera Fugarilor, about 7 km by road; Pestera Unguru Mare (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bulz?

    Cetatea Bologa, about 19 km by road; Castelul de Vanatoare Zichy (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Bulz?

    Cascada Boiului, about 6 km by road; Cascada Vadu Crișului (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bulz?

    Start in Bulz, visit Cascada Boiului, then Peștera Vântului, then Vadu Crisului Cave, then Barajul Leșu, then Cetatea Bologa, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bulz?

    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 Bulz

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