Alba district, Romania

Places to visit near Lupşa

Lupşa is a town in Alba district, Romania, home to about 3,766 people. Within 50 km by road there are 99 places to visit — 20 forts & heritage, 29 caves, 9 churches and 13 waterfalls. The must-see places are The Wooden Church of Lupșa Monastery (3 km), Biserica de Lemn Cuvioasa Paraschiva Din Sub Piatră (25 km) and Șipote Waterfall (26 km).

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Lupşa, Romania
Lupşa, Alba district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lupşa at a glance

Location
Alba district, Romania
Population
about 3,766
Coordinates
46.3667° N, 23.2000° E
Places within 50 km
99 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Lupşa

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Forts & heritage near Lupşa

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lupşa. The closest is Old Casino (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Lupşa

49 caves within 100 km of Lupşa. The closest is Peștera Casele Zmeilor (24 km); the best-known is Peștera Poarta Lui Ionele (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Lupşa

38 churches within 100 km of Lupşa. The closest is The Wooden Church of Lupșa Monastery (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Lupşa

25 waterfalls within 100 km of Lupşa. The closest is Cascada Brazesti - Izvor Și Foisor (11 km); the best-known is Șipote Waterfall (26 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lupşa

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lupşa. The closest is Detunata Flocoasă (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Lupşa

14 museums within 100 km of Lupşa. The closest is Gold Mining Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lupşa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 74 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lupşa
  2. 4 km Muncel Monastery · monastery, Alba
  3. 22 km Șipote Waterfall · waterfall, Alba
  4. 3 km Biserica de Lemn Cuvioasa Paraschiva Din Sub Piatră · church, Alba
  5. 31 km Detunata Goală · nature spot, Alba
  6. 11 km The Wooden Church of Lupșa Monastery · monastery, Alba
  7. 3 km Back to Lupşa

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How to reach Lupşa

    All places near Lupşa by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lupşa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2058Old Casino (11 km)
    Caves2949Peștera Casele Zmeilor (24 km)
    Churches938The Wooden Church of Lupșa Monastery (3 km)
    Waterfalls1325Cascada Brazesti - Izvor Și Foisor (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints721Detunata Flocoasă (14 km)
    Museums514Gold Mining Museum (12 km)
    Other attractions312Mănăstirea Înălțarea Sfintei Cruci - Lupșa (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens711Detunata Goală (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36Tăul Brazi (11 km)
    Buddhist sites12Muncel Monastery (4 km)
    Treks22Ocolișel - Cheile Ocolișelului - Valea Vadului (33 km)
    Parks02Parcul Central Simion Bărnuțiu (67 km)

    Lupşa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lupşa?

    The Wooden Church of Lupșa Monastery (monastery, about 3 km), Mănăstirea Înălțarea Sfintei Cruci - Lupșa (attraction, about 3 km), Muncel Monastery (monastery, about 4 km), Biserica de Lemn Cuvioasa Paraschiva Din Sub Piatră (church, about 25 km), Șipote Waterfall (waterfall, about 26 km), Galeria Cătălina Monulești (attraction, about 10 km).

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

    99 places on Spotwander: 20 forts & heritage, 29 caves, 9 churches, 13 waterfalls, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lupşa?

    Old Casino, about 11 km by road; Incinta Funerară Romană (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Lupşa?

    Peștera Casele Zmeilor, about 24 km by road; Grota Coșul Boului (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lupşa?

    The Wooden Church of Lupșa Monastery, about 3 km by road; Roman-Catholic Church of Roșia Montană (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lupşa?

    Start in Lupşa, visit Muncel Monastery, then Șipote Waterfall, then Biserica de Lemn Cuvioasa Paraschiva Din Sub Piatră, then Detunata Goală, then The Wooden Church of Lupșa Monastery, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lupşa?

    October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves and churches.

    Towns near Lupşa

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