The Wooden Church of Sighetu SilvanieiLapiș ForestThe Wooden Church of DerșidaDacidavaBic MonasteryVârșolț Lake
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Măerişte

Măerişte is a town in Sălaj district, Romania of about 3,436 people. Within 50 km by road there are 50 places to visit: 15 forts & heritage, 13 churches and 2 caves. The must-see places are The Wooden Church of Sighetu Silvaniei, Lapiș Forest and The Wooden Church of Derșida.

47.3167° N, 22.8000° EPop. 3,436

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Within 30 km22 places
Within 50 km50
Must-see47
Notable165
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

The Wooden Church of Sighetu Silvaniei, church near Măerişte
Must-see

The Wooden Church of Sighetu Silvaniei

Church · 8 km

Lapiș Forest, nature spot near Măerişte
Must-see

Lapiș Forest

Nature spot · 9 km

The Wooden Church of Derșida, church near Măerişte
Must-see

The Wooden Church of Derșida

Church · 10 km

Places near Măerişte by type

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One day from Măerişte

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:36 pm

64 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 Măerişte
  2. The Wooden Church of Sighetu Silvanieichurch · 30 min
  3. The Wooden Church of Derșidachurch · 30 min
  4. Lapiș Forestnature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Bic Monasterymonastery · 30 min
  6. Dacidavaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Măerişte
Today’s loopMăerişteStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Măerişte?

The Wooden Church of Sighetu Silvaniei (church, about 8 km), Lapiș Forest (nature spot, about 9 km), The Wooden Church of Derșida (church, about 10 km), Biserica de Lemn Din Derșida (church, about 10 km), Dacidava (heritage site, about 11 km), Cetatea Báthory (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

50 places on Spotwander: 15 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 2 caves, 5 museums, 6 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Măerişte?

Dacidava, about 11 km by road; Báthory-vár (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Măerişte?

The Reformed Church of Lompirt, about 4 km by road; The Wooden Church of Sighetu Silvaniei (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Măerişte?

Start in Măerişte, visit The Wooden Church of Sighetu Silvaniei, then The Wooden Church of Derșida, then Lapiș Forest, then Bic Monastery, then Dacidava, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.