Places to visit near

Leku

Leku is a town in Ethiopia of about 11,398 people. Within 50 km by road there are 83 places to visit: 25 churches, 23 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lake Hawassa, Corbetti Caldera and Mount Damota.

6.8731° N, 38.4442° EPop. 11,398

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Within 30 km63 places
Within 50 km83
Must-see3
Notable29
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Leku

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:06 pm

94 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Leku
  2. Bushulo Areaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Beshu Complexviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Chefe Areaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Corbetti Calderaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Lake Hawassalake · 45 min
  7. Back in Leku
Today’s loopLekuStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Leku?

Lake Hawassa (lake, about 24 km), Irgalem (attraction, about 18 km), Bushulo Area (viewpoint, about 18 km), Alamura (viewpoint, about 20 km), Corbetti Caldera (viewpoint, about 44 km), Beshu Complex (viewpoint, about 24 km).

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

83 places on Spotwander: 25 churches, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 other attractions, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 mosques & dargahs.

Which is the nearest church to Leku?

Medanhalem Church, about 19 km by road; Bete Phage International Church (22 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Leku?

Bushulo Area, about 18 km by road; Alamura (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Leku?

Start in Leku, visit Bushulo Area, then Beshu Complex, then Chefe Area, then Corbetti Caldera, then Lake Hawassa, and drive back — about 94 km by road in all.