Bihor district, Romania

Places to visit near Ștei

Ștei is a town in Bihor district, Romania, home to about 6,529 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit — 57 caves, 36 waterfalls, 3 churches and 6 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Bears' Cave (12 km), Focul Viu Glacier Cave (23 km) and Cetățile Ponorului (24 km).

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Ștei, Romania
Ștei, Bihor district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ștei at a glance

Location
Bihor district, Romania
Population
about 6,529
Coordinates
46.5333° N, 22.4500° E
Places within 50 km
129 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Ștei

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Caves near Ștei

68 caves within 100 km of Ștei. The closest is Pestera Cornii (11 km); the best-known is Bears' Cave (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Ștei

41 waterfalls within 100 km of Ștei. The closest is Scurtătură Traseu Poiana - Cascada Sfânta Treime - Băița (18 km); the best-known is Cascada Moara Dracului (32 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Ștei

23 churches within 100 km of Ștei. The closest is Biserica Reformată Maghiară (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ștei

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ștei. The closest is Béla Vár (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ștei

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ștei. The closest is Pietrele Negre (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ștei

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ștei. The closest is Cetățile Ponorului (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Ștei

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ștei
  2. 11 km Pestera Cornii · cave, Bihor
  3. 14 km Cetățile Ponorului · nature spot, Bihor
  4. 3 km Focul Viu Glacier Cave · cave, Bihor
  5. 8 km Cetatea Rădesei Cave · cave, Bihor
  6. 17 km Bears' Cave · cave, Bihor
  7. 12 km Back to Ștei

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How to reach Ștei

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ștei by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Caves5768Pestera Cornii (11 km)
    Waterfalls3641Scurtătură Traseu Poiana - Cascada Sfânta Treime - Băița (18 km)
    Churches323Biserica Reformată Maghiară (21 km)
    Forts & heritage621Béla Vár (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1417Pietrele Negre (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens58Cetățile Ponorului (24 km)
    Museums37Beius City Museum (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36Izbucul Tăuz (32 km)
    Other attractions15Galbena Gorge (22 km)
    Treks12Sat Arieșeni - Peștera Ghețarul Scărișoara (33 km)
    Buddhist sites01Franciscan Monastery in Baia de Criș (56 km)

    Ștei: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ștei?

    Bears' Cave (cave, about 12 km), Focul Viu Glacier Cave (cave, about 23 km), Cetățile Ponorului (nature spot, about 24 km), Cetatea Rădesei Cave (cave, about 28 km), Pestera Cornii (cave, about 11 km), Peştera Câmpeneaasca (cave, about 11 km).

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

    129 places on Spotwander: 57 caves, 36 waterfalls, 3 churches, 6 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest cave to Ștei?

    Pestera Cornii, about 11 km by road; Peştera Câmpeneaasca (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Ștei?

    Scurtătură Traseu Poiana - Cascada Sfânta Treime - Băița, about 18 km by road; Sat Băița - Cascada Sf. Treime - Sat Poiana (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ștei?

    Biserica Reformată Maghiară, about 21 km by road; Biserica Ortodoxă Buna Vestire (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ștei?

    Start in Ștei, visit Pestera Cornii, then Cetățile Ponorului, then Focul Viu Glacier Cave, then Cetatea Rădesei Cave, then Bears' Cave, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ștei?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves and churches.

    Towns near Ștei

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ștei’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ștei on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.