Gorj district, Romania

Places to visit near Leleşti

Leleşti is a town in Gorj district, Romania, home to about 1,951 people. Within 50 km by road there are 101 places to visit — 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 forts & heritage, 12 churches and 7 caves. The must-see places are Biserica „Duminica Tuturor Sfinților” (5 km), Biserica de Lemn Din Măzăroi (6 km) and Table of Silence (11 km).

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Leleşti, Romania
Leleşti, Gorj district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Leleşti at a glance

Location
Gorj district, Romania
Population
about 1,951
Coordinates
45.1000° N, 23.2000° E
Places within 50 km
101 (23 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 and caves

Top places to visit near Leleşti

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Leleşti

66 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Leleşti. The closest is Surduc Pass (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Leleşti

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Leleşti. The closest is Mausoleum of Heroine Ecaterina Teodoroiu (11 km); the best-known is Casa Culă Cartianu (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Leleşti

33 churches within 100 km of Leleşti. The closest is Biserica „Duminica Tuturor Sfinților” (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Leleşti

27 caves within 100 km of Leleşti. The closest is Oven Cave (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Leleşti

22 waterfalls within 100 km of Leleşti. The closest is Cascada Firizoni (33 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Leleşti

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Leleşti. The closest is Cheile Sohodolului (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Leleşti

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Leleşti
  2. 5 km Biserica „Duminica Tuturor Sfinților” · church, Gorj
  3. 4 km Biserica de Lemn Din Măzăroi · church, Gorj
  4. 5 km Casa Culă Cartianu · heritage site, Gorj
  5. 16 km IAR-93 · heritage site, Gorj
  6. 7 km Gara Park · church, Gorj
  7. 12 km Back to Leleşti

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Leleşti by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2166Surduc Pass (29 km)
    Forts & heritage2744Mausoleum of Heroine Ecaterina Teodoroiu (11 km)
    Churches1233Biserica „Duminica Tuturor Sfinților” (5 km)
    Caves727Oven Cave (8 km)
    Waterfalls922Cascada Firizoni (33 km)
    Other attractions1018Table of Silence (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens518Cheile Sohodolului (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs48Barajul Valea de Pești (31 km)
    Buddhist sites44Ruins of Vișina Monastery (20 km)
    Museums14Mining Museum (47 km)
    Treks13Casa de Vânătoare Câmpușel - Piatra Iorgovanului - Lunca Berhina (43 km)

    Leleşti: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Leleşti?

    Biserica „Duminica Tuturor Sfinților” (church, about 5 km), Biserica de Lemn Din Măzăroi (church, about 6 km), Table of Silence (attraction, about 11 km), Gate of the Kiss (gateway, about 11 km), Sculptural Ensemble of Constantin Brâncuși (attraction, about 11 km), Casa Culă Cartianu (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

    101 places on Spotwander: 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 7 caves, 9 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Leleşti?

    Surduc Pass, about 29 km by road; Pasul Vulcan (Pasul Vâlcan) (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Leleşti?

    Mausoleum of Heroine Ecaterina Teodoroiu, about 11 km by road; Casa Vasile Moangă (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Leleşti?

    Biserica „Duminica Tuturor Sfinților”, about 5 km by road; Biserica de Lemn Din Măzăroi (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Leleşti?

    Start in Leleşti, visit Biserica „Duminica Tuturor Sfinților”, then Biserica de Lemn Din Măzăroi, then Casa Culă Cartianu, then IAR-93, then Gara Park, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Leleşti?

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

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