Amhara Region district, Ethiopia

Places to visit near Dabat

Dabat is a town in Amhara Region district, Ethiopia, home to about 11,544 people. Within 50 km by road there are 38 places to visit — 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 churches and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Fasil Ghebbi (66 km), Simien Mountains National Park (66 km) and Hatikvah Synagogue of the Jewish Community of Gondar (68 km).

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Dabat at a glance

Location
Amhara Region district, Ethiopia
Population
about 11,544
Coordinates
12.9842° N, 37.7650° E
Places within 50 km
38
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Dabat

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Dabat: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dabat

87 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dabat. The closest is Dabat (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Dabat

62 churches within 100 km of Dabat. The closest is Dengor Diba Gīyorgīs Bēte Kristīyan (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Dabat

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dabat. The closest is Akir Road (30 km); the best-known is Dce-Beles Camp (39 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Dabat

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 81 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dabat
  2. 1 km Dabat · viewpoint, Amhara Region
  3. 4 km Alem Wach Refugee Camp · viewpoint, Amhara Region
  4. 23 km Amba Tocri · viewpoint, Amhara Region
  5. 2 km Agag Bota · viewpoint, Amhara Region
  6. 14 km Debebahir Bota · viewpoint, Amhara Region
  7. 37 km Back to Dabat

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From travellers near Dabat

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How to reach Dabat

    All places near Dabat by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dabat by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2187Dabat (1 km)
    Churches1362Dengor Diba Gīyorgīs Bēte Kristīyan (7 km)
    Forts & heritage319Akir Road (30 km)
    Other attractions16Cross With A View Stp (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Simien Mountains National Park (66 km)
    Waterfalls01Jin Bahir Falls (55 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Angereb Reservoir (64 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Chedas Micael (97 km)

    Dabat: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dabat?

    Dabat (viewpoint, about 1 km), Alem Wach Refugee Camp (viewpoint, about 4 km), Amba Tocri (viewpoint, about 22 km), Agag Bota (viewpoint, about 24 km), Dengor Diba Gīyorgīs Bēte Kristīyan (church, about 7 km), Debebahir Bota (viewpoint, about 37 km).

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

    38 places on Spotwander: 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dabat?

    Dabat, about 1 km by road; Alem Wach Refugee Camp (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Dabat?

    Dengor Diba Gīyorgīs Bēte Kristīyan, about 7 km by road; Dengez Maryam Bēte Kristīyan (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dabat?

    Akir Road, about 30 km by road; Dce Beles Project Fuel Depots (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dabat?

    Start in Dabat, visit Dabat, then Alem Wach Refugee Camp, then Amba Tocri, then Agag Bota, then Debebahir Bota, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dabat?

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

    Towns near Dabat

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Dabat’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.