Alba district, Romania

Places to visit near Câmpeni

Câmpeni is a town in Alba district, Romania, home to about 7,932 people. Within 50 km by road there are 132 places to visit — 49 caves, 15 forts & heritage, 8 churches and 25 waterfalls. The must-see places are The Wooden Church of Lupșa Monastery (12 km), Peștera Poarta Lui Ionele (25 km) and Scărișoara Glacier Cave (29 km).

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Câmpeni, Romania
Câmpeni, Alba district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Câmpeni at a glance

Location
Alba district, Romania
Population
about 7,932
Coordinates
46.3667° N, 23.0500° E
Places within 50 km
132 (14 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 Câmpeni

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Caves near Câmpeni

63 caves within 100 km of Câmpeni. The closest is Huda de Lapte (18 km); the best-known is Peștera Poarta Lui Ionele (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Câmpeni

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Câmpeni. The closest is Old Casino (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Câmpeni

37 churches within 100 km of Câmpeni. The closest is Roman-Catholic Church of Roșia Montană (12 km); the best-known is The Wooden Church of Lupșa Monastery (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Câmpeni

34 waterfalls within 100 km of Câmpeni. The closest is Intersecție Cu Traseul Br - Cascada Pișoaia Albii (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Câmpeni

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Câmpeni. The closest is Balomireasa (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Câmpeni

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Câmpeni. The closest is Detunata Goală (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Câmpeni

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 90 km on the road.

  1. Start in Câmpeni
  2. 11 km Gold Mining Museum · museum, Alba
  3. 2 km Old Casino · heritage site, Alba
  4. 10 km The Wooden Church of Lupșa Monastery · monastery, Alba
  5. 38 km Scărișoara Glacier Cave · cave, Alba
  6. 4 km Peștera Poarta Lui Ionele · cave, Alba
  7. 25 km Back to Câmpeni

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Câmpeni by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Caves4963Huda de Lapte (18 km)
    Forts & heritage1544Old Casino (11 km)
    Churches837Roman-Catholic Church of Roșia Montană (12 km)
    Waterfalls2534Intersecție Cu Traseul Br - Cascada Pișoaia Albii (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1420Balomireasa (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens711Detunata Goală (15 km)
    Museums410Gold Mining Museum (11 km)
    Other attractions37Galeria Cătălina Monulești (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36Tăul Brazi (12 km)
    Buddhist sites22Muncel Monastery (18 km)
    Treks22Sat Arieșeni - Peștera Ghețarul Scărișoara (30 km)
    Parks02Arsenal Park (75 km)

    Câmpeni: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Câmpeni?

    The Wooden Church of Lupșa Monastery (monastery, about 12 km), Peștera Poarta Lui Ionele (cave, about 25 km), Scărișoara Glacier Cave (cave, about 29 km), Gold Mining Museum (museum, about 11 km), Old Casino (heritage site, about 11 km), Barajul Mihăileni (lake, about 32 km).

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

    132 places on Spotwander: 49 caves, 15 forts & heritage, 8 churches, 25 waterfalls, 14 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest cave to Câmpeni?

    Huda de Lapte, about 18 km by road; Peștera Poarta Lui Ionele (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Câmpeni?

    Old Casino, about 11 km by road; Incinta Funerară Romană (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Câmpeni?

    Roman-Catholic Church of Roșia Montană, about 12 km by road; The Wooden Church of Lupșa Monastery (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Câmpeni?

    Start in Câmpeni, visit Gold Mining Museum, then Old Casino, then The Wooden Church of Lupșa Monastery, then Scărișoara Glacier Cave, then Peștera Poarta Lui Ionele, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Câmpeni?

    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 Câmpeni

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