Petroşani, RomaniaMining MuseumPeștera BoliiPasul Vulcan (Pasul Vâlcan)Crucea Eroilor de Pe Muntele StrajaParângul MareMănăstirea Lainici
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Petroşani

Petroşani is a town in Hunedoara district, Romania of about 44,187 people. Within 50 km by road there are 168 places to visit: 66 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 forts & heritage and 10 churches. The must-see places are Mining Museum, Avionul Albastru and Peștera Bolii.

45.4167° N, 23.3667° EPop. 44,187

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Within 30 km74 places
Within 50 km168
Must-see102
Notable138
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Mining Museum, museum near Petroşani
Must-see

Mining Museum

Museum · 1 km

Avionul Albastru, heritage site near Petroşani
Must-see

Avionul Albastru

Heritage site · 1 km

Must-see

Peștera Bolii

Cave · 7 km

Places near Petroşani by type

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One day from Petroşani

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:32 pm

81 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 Petroşani
  2. Peștera Boliicave · 1 hrs
  3. Crucea Eroilor de Pe Muntele Strajaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Pasul Vulcan (Pasul Vâlcan)viewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Mănăstirea Lainicichurch · 30 min
  6. Parângul Mareviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Petroşani
Today’s loopPetroşaniStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Petroşani?

Mining Museum (museum, about 1 km), Avionul Albastru (heritage site, about 1 km), Peștera Bolii (cave, about 7 km), Pasul Vulcan (Pasul Vâlcan) (viewpoint, about 17 km), Crucea Eroilor de Pe Muntele Straja (viewpoint, about 19 km), Parângul Mare (viewpoint, about 20 km).

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

168 places on Spotwander: 66 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 18 caves, 17 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Petroşani?

Cheile Băniței, about 7 km by road; Crivadia Gorge (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Petroşani?

Avionul Albastru, about 1 km by road; Cetatea Dacică Bănița (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Petroşani?

Start in Petroşani, visit Peștera Bolii, then Crucea Eroilor de Pe Muntele Straja, then Pasul Vulcan (Pasul Vâlcan), then Mănăstirea Lainici, then Parângul Mare, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.