Bihor district, Romania

Places to visit near Căpâlna

Căpâlna is a town in Bihor district, Romania, home to about 1,975 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit — 19 caves, 13 forts & heritage, 14 waterfalls and 3 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Meziad Cave (36 km), Biserica Catolică (47 km) and Oradea Fortress (47 km).

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

Căpâlna at a glance

Location
Bihor district, Romania
Population
about 1,975
Coordinates
46.7333° N, 22.1000° E
Places within 50 km
72 (15 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

Top places to visit near Căpâlna

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Caves near Căpâlna

60 caves within 100 km of Căpâlna. The closest is Peştera Muhuchii (26 km); the best-known is Meziad Cave (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Căpâlna

53 forts & heritage within 100 km of Căpâlna. The closest is Thelegdy Fortress (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Căpâlna

31 waterfalls within 100 km of Căpâlna. The closest is Cascada Firusău (42 km); the best-known is Cascada Moara Dracului (58 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Căpâlna

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Căpâlna. The closest is Dealul Pacău (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Căpâlna

19 churches within 100 km of Căpâlna. The closest is Biserica Reformată Maghiară (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Căpâlna

14 museums within 100 km of Căpâlna. The closest is Iosif Vulcan Memorial House (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Căpâlna

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 Căpâlna
  2. 8 km Iosif Vulcan Memorial House · monument, Bihor
  3. 9 km Izvoarele Mezotermale Răbăgani · nature spot, Bihor
  4. 9 km Thelegdy Fortress · heritage site, Bihor
  5. 18 km Meziad Cave · cave, Bihor
  6. 30 km Dealul Pacău · viewpoint, Bihor
  7. 14 km Back to Căpâlna

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How to reach Căpâlna

    All places near Căpâlna by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Căpâlna by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Caves1960Peştera Muhuchii (26 km)
    Forts & heritage1353Thelegdy Fortress (20 km)
    Waterfalls1431Cascada Firusău (42 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints321Dealul Pacău (14 km)
    Churches819Biserica Reformată Maghiară (25 km)
    Museums714Iosif Vulcan Memorial House (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Izvoarele Mezotermale Răbăgani (11 km)
    Other attractions47Sinagoga Neologă Sion (47 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Barajul Leșu (47 km)

    Căpâlna: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Căpâlna?

    Iosif Vulcan Memorial House (monument, about 8 km), Izvoarele Mezotermale Răbăgani (nature spot, about 11 km), Dealul Pacău (viewpoint, about 14 km), Meziad Cave (cave, about 36 km), Thelegdy Fortress (heritage site, about 20 km), Béla Vár (heritage site, about 25 km).

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

    72 places on Spotwander: 19 caves, 13 forts & heritage, 14 waterfalls, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches.

    Which is the nearest cave to Căpâlna?

    Peştera Muhuchii, about 26 km by road; Peștera Tășad (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Căpâlna?

    Thelegdy Fortress, about 20 km by road; Béla Vár (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Căpâlna?

    Cascada Firusău, about 42 km by road; Cascada Iadolina (44 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Căpâlna?

    Start in Căpâlna, visit Iosif Vulcan Memorial House, then Izvoarele Mezotermale Răbăgani, then Thelegdy Fortress, then Meziad Cave, then Dealul Pacău, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Căpâlna?

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

    Towns near Căpâlna

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