Places to visit near

Orşova

Orşova is a town in Mehedinți district, Romania of about 12,350 people. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit: 21 caves, 24 forts & heritage and 20 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are European Long Distance Path E3 - Part Serbia, Iron Gate I and Iron Gate.

44.7230° N, 22.3962° EPop. 12,350

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Within 30 km75 places
Within 50 km136
Must-see73
Notable173
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Orşova

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:05 pm

113 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 Orşova
  2. Herculane Spa Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Cascada Afluent Topolnitawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Iron Gate Igateway · 45 min
  5. European Long Distance Path E3 - Part Serbiatrek · 3 hrs
  6. Miročviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Orşova
Today’s loopOrşovaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Orşova?

European Long Distance Path E3 - Part Serbia (trek, about 9 km), Iron Gate I (gateway, about 15 km), Iron Gate (gateway, about 15 km), Biserica Baptistă (church, about 1 km), Cascada Blederija (waterfall, about 1 km), Miroč (viewpoint, about 22 km).

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

136 places on Spotwander: 21 caves, 24 forts & heritage, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 other attractions, 12 churches.

Which is the nearest cave to Orşova?

Ciocârdie, about 20 km by road; Граорара (21 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Orşova?

Dierna (Samian Ware Discovery Site), about 3 km by road; Ada-Kaleh (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Orşova?

Start in Orşova, visit Herculane Spa Museum, then Cascada Afluent Topolnita, then Iron Gate I, then European Long Distance Path E3 - Part Serbia, then Miroč, and drive back — about 113 km by road in all.