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Cârţişoara

Cârţişoara is a town in Sibiu district, Romania of about 1,133 people. Within 50 km by road there are 140 places to visit: 80 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 churches and 11 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Cârţa Monastery, Cascada Bâlea and Bâlea Lake.

45.7167° N, 24.5833° EPop. 1,133

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Within 30 km106 places
Within 50 km140
Must-see141
Notable90
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Cârţişoara

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:57 pm

68 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 Cârţişoara
  2. Cârţa Monasterymonastery · 1 hrs
  3. Podraguviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Iezerul Capreiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Lăițelviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Cascada Bâleawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Cârţişoara
Today’s loopCârţişoaraStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cârţişoara?

Cârţa Monastery (monastery, about 11 km), Cascada Bâlea (waterfall, about 13 km), Bâlea Lake (lake, about 16 km), Văiuga (viewpoint, about 16 km), Vânătarea Lui Buteanu (viewpoint, about 16 km), Iezerul Caprei (viewpoint, about 17 km).

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

140 places on Spotwander: 80 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 5 museums, 8 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cârţişoara?

Văiuga, about 16 km by road; Vânătarea Lui Buteanu (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Cârţişoara?

Biserica Sfinții Împărații Constantin și Elena, about 12 km by road; Biserica Evanghelică Luterană (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cârţişoara?

Start in Cârţişoara, visit Cârţa Monastery, then Podragu, then Iezerul Caprei, then Lăițel, then Cascada Bâlea, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.