Dâmbovița district, Romania

Places to visit near Glod

Glod is a town in Dâmbovița district, Romania, home to about 1,276 people. Within 50 km by road there are 147 places to visit — 52 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 churches, 29 forts & heritage and 14 waterfalls. The must-see places are Barajul Scropoasa (10 km), Barajul Bolboci (14 km) and Castelul Peleș (19 km).

Updated · Distances are road estimates · Open Glod on the map

Glod at a glance

Location
Dâmbovița district, Romania
Population
about 1,276
Coordinates
45.2416° N, 25.4499° E
Places within 50 km
147 (42 must-see)
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 Glod

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

More places near Glod

Things to see near Glod, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Glod

77 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Glod. The closest is Rotunda Mică (5 km); the best-known is Tătaru (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Tătaru · viewpoint · Dâmbovița · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Babele · viewpoint · Dâmbovița · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Caraiman · viewpoint · Prahova · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Rotunda Mică · viewpoint · Dâmbovița · ~5 km
  • Gâlma Ialomiței · viewpoint · Dâmbovița · ~5 km
  • Brândușa · viewpoint · Dâmbovița · ~7 km

All hill stations & viewpoints in Romania →

Churches near Glod

44 churches within 100 km of Glod. The closest is Schitul Lespezi (17 km); the best-known is Biserica Sf. Nicolae (24 km). Best time: year-round.

All churches in Romania →

Forts & heritage near Glod

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Glod. The closest is Fosta Cabană Vârful Cu Dor (16 km); the best-known is Castelul Peleș (19 km). Best time: october to february.

All forts & heritage in Romania →

Waterfalls near Glod

17 waterfalls within 100 km of Glod. The closest is Șapte Izvoare Waterfall (10 km); the best-known is Cascada Urlătoarea (22 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

All waterfalls in Romania →

Museums near Glod

16 museums within 100 km of Glod. The closest is Castelul Știrbey (Muzeul Orașului Sinaia) (18 km); the best-known is "George Enescu" Memorial House (20 km). Best time: year-round.

All museums in Romania →

Caves near Glod

9 caves within 100 km of Glod. The closest is Joseni (8 km); the best-known is Ialomiței Cave (21 km). Best time: year-round.

All caves in Romania →

A one-day trip from Glod

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Glod
  2. 10 km Barajul Scropoasa · lake, Dâmbovița
  3. 4 km Barajul Bolboci · lake, Dâmbovița
  4. 6 km Tătaru · viewpoint, Dâmbovița
  5. 14 km "George Enescu" Memorial House · monument, Prahova
  6. 1 km Castelul Peleș · heritage site, Prahova
  7. 19 km Back to Glod

Plan a longer trip from Glod — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Glod

No traveller has reported from around Glod yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.

Post an update from the map →

How to reach Glod

    All places near Glod by distance

    Within 15 km of Glod

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Glod by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5277Rotunda Mică (5 km)
    Churches1544Schitul Lespezi (17 km)
    Forts & heritage2941Fosta Cabană Vârful Cu Dor (16 km)
    Waterfalls1417Șapte Izvoare Waterfall (10 km)
    Museums916Castelul Știrbey (Muzeul Orașului Sinaia) (18 km)
    Caves89Joseni (8 km)
    Other attractions69Cheile Orzei (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs37Barajul Scropoasa (10 km)
    Treks55Șaua Vârfului Cu Dor - Șaua Vânturiș (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Parcul Natural Bucegi (20 km)
    Buddhist sites22Sinaia Monastery (19 km)
    Parks11Parcul Dimitrie Ghica (19 km)

    Glod: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Glod?

    Barajul Scropoasa (lake, about 10 km), Barajul Bolboci (lake, about 14 km), Castelul Peleș (heritage site, about 19 km), Tătaru (viewpoint, about 20 km), "George Enescu" Memorial House (monument, about 20 km), Parcul Natural Bucegi (nature spot, about 20 km).

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

    147 places on Spotwander: 52 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 churches, 29 forts & heritage, 14 waterfalls, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Glod?

    Rotunda Mică, about 5 km by road; Gâlma Ialomiței (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Glod?

    Schitul Lespezi, about 17 km by road; Biserica Sfânta Treime (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Glod?

    Fosta Cabană Vârful Cu Dor, about 16 km by road; Casa Doina Marian (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Glod?

    Start in Glod, visit Barajul Scropoasa, then Barajul Bolboci, then Tătaru, then "George Enescu" Memorial House, then Castelul Peleș, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Glod?

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

    Towns near Glod

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