Petrila, RomaniaMining MuseumPeștera BoliiPătru's PeakParângul MarePasul Vulcan (Pasul Vâlcan)Grădiştea Muncelului-Cioclovina Natural Park
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Petrila

Petrila is a town in Hunedoara district, Romania of about 25,234 people. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit: 69 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 forts & heritage and 8 churches. The must-see places are Mining Museum, Avionul Albastru and Peștera Bolii.

45.4500° N, 23.4167° EPop. 25,234

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Within 30 km77 places
Within 50 km162
Must-see102
Notable137
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Mining Museum, museum near Petrila
Must-see

Mining Museum

Museum · 6 km

Avionul Albastru, heritage site near Petrila
Must-see

Avionul Albastru

Heritage site · 7 km

Must-see

Peștera Bolii

Cave · 10 km

Places near Petrila by type

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One day from Petrila

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:51 pm

104 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 Petrila
  2. Peștera Boliicave · 1 hrs
  3. Mining Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Pasul Vulcan (Pasul Vâlcan)viewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Parângul Mareviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Pătru's Peakpeak · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Petrila
Today’s loopPetrilaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Petrila?

Mining Museum (museum, about 6 km), Avionul Albastru (heritage site, about 7 km), Peștera Bolii (cave, about 10 km), Pătru's Peak (peak, about 18 km), Parângul Mare (viewpoint, about 19 km), Pasul Vulcan (Pasul Vâlcan) (viewpoint, about 23 km).

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

162 places on Spotwander: 69 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 forts & heritage, 8 churches, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 caves.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Petrila?

Cheile Băniței, about 10 km by road; Cârja (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Petrila?

Avionul Albastru, about 7 km by road; Cetatea Dacică Bănița (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Petrila?

Start in Petrila, visit Peștera Bolii, then Mining Museum, then Pasul Vulcan (Pasul Vâlcan), then Parângul Mare, then Pătru's Peak, and drive back — about 104 km by road in all.