Covasna district, Romania

Places to visit near Malnaş

Malnaş is a town in Covasna district, Romania, home to about 4,804 people. Within 50 km by road there are 122 places to visit — 41 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 17 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 museums. The must-see places are Murgol Mare (9 km), Ciomadul (16 km) and Lake Saint Anne (16 km).

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Malnaş at a glance

Location
Covasna district, Romania
Population
about 4,804
Coordinates
46.0167° N, 25.8333° E
Places within 50 km
122 (30 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Malnaş

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Churches near Malnaş

83 churches within 100 km of Malnaş. The closest is Biserica Reformată Fortificată (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Malnaş

54 forts & heritage within 100 km of Malnaş. The closest is Cetatea Ika (16 km); the best-known is Cetatea Bálványos (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Malnaş

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Malnaş. The closest is Stația CFR satul Malnaș – Cetatea Hereț – vf. Bodoc – Vf. Codmeneș – Stația CFR satul Malnaș (5 km); the best-known is Murgol Mare (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Malnaş

16 museums within 100 km of Malnaş. The closest is "Benedek Elek" Memorial House (18 km); the best-known is Muzeul Național Secuiesc (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Malnaş

15 caves within 100 km of Malnaş. The closest is Grota Timsós (18 km); the best-known is Grota Sulfuroasă (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Malnaş

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Malnaş. The closest is Ciomad - Balvanyos (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Malnaş

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Malnaş
  2. 9 km Murgol Mare · viewpoint, Covasna
  3. 11 km Ciomadul · viewpoint, Harghita
  4. 1 km Lake Saint Anne · lake, Harghita
  5. 1 km Ciomatul Mare · viewpoint, Harghita
  6. 6 km Grota Sulfuroasă · cave, Covasna
  7. 18 km Back to Malnaş

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From travellers near Malnaş

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Malnaş by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4183Biserica Reformată Fortificată (20 km)
    Forts & heritage2754Cetatea Ika (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1737Stația CFR satul Malnaș – Cetatea Hereț – vf. Bodoc – Vf. Codmeneș – Stația CFR satul Malnaș (5 km)
    Museums816"Benedek Elek" Memorial House (18 km)
    Caves1015Grota Timsós (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens812Ciomad - Balvanyos (15 km)
    Other attractions410Castrul Roman de la Reci (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Lake Saint Anne (16 km)
    Waterfalls35Cascada Valea Zânelor (45 km)
    Treks03Brașov (Centru) - Treptele Lui Gabony - Vf. Tâmpa - Șaua Tâmpa - Valea Cetății (58 km)
    Parks11Parcul Elisabeta (22 km)
    Buddhist sites11Ferences Kolostor (50 km)

    Malnaş: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Malnaş?

    Murgol Mare (viewpoint, about 9 km), Ciomadul (viewpoint, about 16 km), Lake Saint Anne (lake, about 16 km), Ciomatul Mare (viewpoint, about 17 km), Grota Sulfuroasă (cave, about 18 km), Cetatea Bálványos (heritage site, about 19 km).

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

    122 places on Spotwander: 41 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 museums, 10 caves.

    Which is the nearest church to Malnaş?

    Biserica Reformată Fortificată, about 20 km by road; Vártemplom (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Malnaş?

    Cetatea Ika, about 16 km by road; Cetatea Bálványos (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Malnaş?

    Stația CFR satul Malnaș – Cetatea Hereț – vf. Bodoc – Vf. Codmeneș – Stația CFR satul Malnaș, about 5 km by road; Bodoc (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Malnaş?

    Start in Malnaş, visit Murgol Mare, then Ciomadul, then Lake Saint Anne, then Ciomatul Mare, then Grota Sulfuroasă, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Malnaş?

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

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