Sălaj district, Romania

Places to visit near Cehei

Cehei is a town in Sălaj district, Romania, home to about 1,038 people. Within 50 km by road there are 59 places to visit — 16 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 7 caves and 3 waterfalls. The must-see places are Lapiș Forest (2 km), Dacidava (4 km) and Cetatea Báthory (4 km).

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Cehei at a glance

Location
Sălaj district, Romania
Population
about 1,038
Coordinates
47.2563° N, 22.7751° E
Places within 50 km
59 (16 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 churches and caves

Top places to visit near Cehei

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Forts & heritage near Cehei

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cehei. The closest is Dacidava (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Cehei

38 churches within 100 km of Cehei. The closest is Biserica Ortodoxă Bădăcin (7 km); the best-known is Bic Monastery (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Cehei

31 caves within 100 km of Cehei. The closest is Fose Septice Roaqua (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Cehei

23 waterfalls within 100 km of Cehei. The closest is Izbucul Mare (33 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Cehei

16 museums within 100 km of Cehei. The closest is Muzeul Memorial al Holocaustului Din Nordul Transilvaniei (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cehei

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cehei. The closest is Lapiș Forest (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Cehei

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cehei
  2. 2 km Lapiș Forest · nature spot, Sălaj
  3. 12 km Bic Monastery · monastery, Sălaj
  4. 6 km Muzeul Memorial al Holocaustului Din Nordul Transilvaniei · monument, Sălaj
  5. 1 km Cetatea Báthory · heritage site, Sălaj
  6. 1 km Dacidava · heritage site, Sălaj
  7. 4 km Back to Cehei

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How to reach Cehei

    All places near Cehei by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cehei by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1663Dacidava (4 km)
    Churches1238Biserica Ortodoxă Bădăcin (7 km)
    Caves731Fose Septice Roaqua (22 km)
    Waterfalls323Izbucul Mare (33 km)
    Other attractions520Copy of the Hungarian King St. Stephen's Crown (16 km)
    Museums616Muzeul Memorial al Holocaustului Din Nordul Transilvaniei (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens512Lapiș Forest (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints411Béltek-völgy (33 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Vârșolț Lake (17 km)
    Treks01Piatra Bănișorului-Arborele Sequoia-lângă Vf. Bogdanului (63 km)
    Buddhist sites01Voivodeni Monastery (67 km)

    Cehei: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cehei?

    Lapiș Forest (nature spot, about 2 km), Dacidava (heritage site, about 4 km), Cetatea Báthory (heritage site, about 4 km), Muzeul Memorial al Holocaustului Din Nordul Transilvaniei (monument, about 4 km), Bic Monastery (monastery, about 10 km), The Wooden Church of Sighetu Silvaniei (church, about 16 km).

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

    59 places on Spotwander: 16 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 7 caves, 3 waterfalls, 5 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cehei?

    Dacidava, about 4 km by road; Báthory-vár (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cehei?

    Biserica Ortodoxă Bădăcin, about 7 km by road; Bic Monastery (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Cehei?

    Fose Septice Roaqua, about 22 km by road; Peștera Podireului II (47 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cehei?

    Start in Cehei, visit Lapiș Forest, then Bic Monastery, then Muzeul Memorial al Holocaustului Din Nordul Transilvaniei, then Cetatea Báthory, then Dacidava, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cehei?

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

    Towns near Cehei

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