Covasna district, Romania

Places to visit near Cernat

Cernat is a town in Covasna district, Romania, home to about 3,963 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit — 24 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 17 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 museums. The must-see places are Biserica Reformată Fortificată (2 km), Lacul Pădureni (13 km) and Biserica Fortificată (17 km).

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Cernat, Romania
Cernat, Covasna district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cernat at a glance

Location
Covasna district, Romania
Population
about 3,963
Coordinates
45.9500° N, 26.0333° E
Places within 50 km
91 (21 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 Cernat

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Churches near Cernat

74 churches within 100 km of Cernat. The closest is Biserica Reformată Fortificată (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Cernat

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cernat. The closest is Cetatea Ika (7 km); the best-known is Cetatea Bálványos (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cernat

45 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cernat. The closest is Bodoc (14 km); the best-known is Ciomadul (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Cernat

18 museums within 100 km of Cernat. The closest is "Haszmann Pál" Ethnographic Museum (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Cernat

14 caves within 100 km of Cernat. The closest is Grota Timsós (25 km); the best-known is Grota Sulfuroasă (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cernat

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cernat. The closest is Mestecănișul de la Reci și Bălțile de la Ozun-Sântionlunca (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Cernat

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 83 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cernat
  2. 13 km Lacul Pădureni · lake, Covasna
  3. 32 km Cetatea Bálványos · heritage site, Covasna
  4. 19 km Biserica Fortificată · church, Covasna
  5. 16 km "Haszmann Pál" Ethnographic Museum · museum, Covasna
  6. 1 km Biserica Reformată Fortificată · church, Covasna
  7. 2 km Back to Cernat

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cernat by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2474Biserica Reformată Fortificată (2 km)
    Forts & heritage2251Cetatea Ika (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1745Bodoc (14 km)
    Museums718"Haszmann Pál" Ethnographic Museum (3 km)
    Caves514Grota Timsós (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens811Mestecănișul de la Reci și Bălțile de la Ozun-Sântionlunca (22 km)
    Other attractions410Castrul Roman de la Reci (20 km)
    Waterfalls19Cascada Valea Zânelor (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Lacul Pădureni (13 km)
    Treks04Dălghiu - Poiana Teslei (57 km)
    Parks11Parcul Elisabeta (27 km)

    Cernat: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cernat?

    Biserica Reformată Fortificată (church, about 2 km), Lacul Pădureni (lake, about 13 km), Biserica Fortificată (church, about 17 km), Castrul Roman de la Reci (attraction, about 20 km), "Haszmann Pál" Ethnographic Museum (museum, about 3 km), Cetatea Bálványos (heritage site, about 24 km).

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

    91 places on Spotwander: 24 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 museums, 5 caves.

    Which is the nearest church to Cernat?

    Biserica Reformată Fortificată, about 2 km by road; Biserica Franciscană (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cernat?

    Cetatea Ika, about 7 km by road; Mansion Apor (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cernat?

    Bodoc, about 14 km by road; Stația CFR satul Malnaș – Cetatea Hereț – vf. Bodoc – Vf. Codmeneș – Stația CFR satul Malnaș (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cernat?

    Start in Cernat, visit Lacul Pădureni, then Cetatea Bálványos, then Biserica Fortificată, then "Haszmann Pál" Ethnographic Museum, then Biserica Reformată Fortificată, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cernat?

    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 Cernat

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