Satu Mare district, Romania

Places to visit near Cehal

Cehal is a town in Satu Mare district, Romania, home to about 1,976 people. Within 50 km by road there are 42 places to visit — 13 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 0 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 museums. The must-see places are The Wooden Church of Derșida (19 km), Biserica de Lemn Din Derșida (19 km) and Lapiș Forest (22 km).

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Cehal, Romania
Cehal, Satu Mare district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cehal at a glance

Location
Satu Mare district, Romania
Population
about 1,976
Coordinates
47.3833° N, 22.6000° E
Places within 50 km
42 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Cehal

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Forts & heritage near Cehal

89 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cehal. The closest is Castelul Bánffy (28 km); the best-known is Dacidava (28 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Cehal

42 churches within 100 km of Cehal. The closest is The Wooden Church of Derșida (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cehal

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cehal. The closest is Béltek-völgy (55 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Cehal

28 museums within 100 km of Cehal. The closest is Town Museum (13 km); the best-known is Muzeul Memorial al Holocaustului Din Nordul Transilvaniei (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Cehal

21 caves within 100 km of Cehal. The closest is Fose Septice Roaqua (44 km); the best-known is Vadu Crisului Cave (59 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cehal

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cehal. The closest is Lapiș Forest (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Cehal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cehal
  2. 19 km The Wooden Church of Derșida · church, Sălaj
  3. 1 km Biserica de Lemn Din Derșida · church, Sălaj
  4. 8 km The Wooden Church of Sighetu Silvaniei · church, Sălaj
  5. 17 km Dacidava · heritage site, Sălaj
  6. 6 km Lapiș Forest · nature spot, Sălaj
  7. 22 km Back to Cehal

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How to reach Cehal

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cehal by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1389Castelul Bánffy (28 km)
    Churches1142The Wooden Church of Derșida (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints029Béltek-völgy (55 km)
    Museums428Town Museum (13 km)
    Other attractions821Conacul Deigenfield (40 km)
    Caves121Fose Septice Roaqua (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens310Lapiș Forest (22 km)
    Waterfalls17Cascada Dubina (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Vârșolț Lake (41 km)

    Cehal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cehal?

    The Wooden Church of Derșida (church, about 19 km), Biserica de Lemn Din Derșida (church, about 19 km), Lapiș Forest (nature spot, about 22 km), The Wooden Church of Sighetu Silvaniei (church, about 26 km), Dacidava (heritage site, about 28 km), Cetatea Báthory (heritage site, about 28 km).

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

    42 places on Spotwander: 13 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 4 museums, 8 other attractions, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cehal?

    Castelul Bánffy, about 28 km by road; Dacidava (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cehal?

    The Wooden Church of Derșida, about 19 km by road; Biserica de Lemn Din Derșida (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cehal?

    Béltek-völgy, about 55 km by road; Creaasta Serpilor (59 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cehal?

    Start in Cehal, visit The Wooden Church of Derșida, then Biserica de Lemn Din Derșida, then The Wooden Church of Sighetu Silvaniei, then Dacidava, then Lapiș Forest, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cehal?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Cehal

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