Places to visit near

Loum

Loum is a city in Littoral district, Cameroon of about 177,429 people. Within 50 km by road there are 64 places to visit: 31 churches, 6 forts & heritage and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mount Kupe, Mont Nlonako and Mount Manenguba.

4.7182° N, 9.7351° EPop. 177,429

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Within 30 km12 places
Within 50 km64
Must-see11
Notable45
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Loum

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:32 pm

191 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 Loum
  2. Lake Barombi Mbolake · 45 min
  3. Bakossi Forest Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Mount Kupeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Mount Manengubaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Mont Nlonakoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Loum
Today’s loopLoumStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Loum?

Mount Kupe (viewpoint, about 12 km), Mont Nlonako (viewpoint, about 40 km), Bakossi Forest Reserve (nature spot, about 21 km), Mount Manenguba (viewpoint, about 45 km), Lake Barombi Mbo (lake, about 47 km), Bakossi National Park (national park, about 50 km).

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

64 places on Spotwander: 31 churches, 6 forts & heritage, 10 other attractions, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Loum?

Mission Catholique Saint Marc, about 13 km by road; Chapelle Saint-Luc (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Loum?

Tombel Graben, about 6 km by road; Metchidji's (40 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Loum?

Start in Loum, visit Lake Barombi Mbo, then Bakossi Forest Reserve, then Mount Kupe, then Mount Manenguba, then Mont Nlonako, and drive back — about 191 km by road in all.