Uricani, RomaniaCrucea Eroilor de Pe Muntele StrajaPasul Vulcan (Pasul Vâlcan)Biserica „Sfântul Prooroc Ilie Tesviteanul”Peștera BoliiMonumentul Munțiilor Păpușa, Parâng, PeleagaAvionul Albastru
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Uricani

Uricani is a town in Hunedoara district, Romania of about 9,924 people. Within 50 km by road there are 163 places to visit: 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 forts & heritage and 14 churches. The must-see places are Crucea Eroilor de Pe Muntele Straja, Pasul Vulcan (Pasul Vâlcan) and Biserica „Sfântul Prooroc Ilie Tesviteanul”.

45.3373° N, 23.1524° EPop. 9,924

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Within 30 km61 places
Within 50 km163
Must-see84
Notable141
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Crucea Eroilor de Pe Muntele Straja

Viewpoint · 9 km

Must-see

Pasul Vulcan (Pasul Vâlcan)

Viewpoint · 16 km · Gorj

Biserica „Sfântul Prooroc Ilie Tesviteanul”, church near Uricani
Must-see

Biserica „Sfântul Prooroc Ilie Tesviteanul”

Church · 18 km

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One day from Uricani

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:51 pm

74 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 Uricani
  2. Crucea Eroilor de Pe Muntele Strajaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Pasul Vulcan (Pasul Vâlcan)viewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Avionul Albastruheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Peștera Boliicave · 1 hrs
  6. Biserica „Sfântul Prooroc Ilie Tesviteanul”church · 30 min
  7. Back in Uricani
Today’s loopUricaniStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Uricani?

Crucea Eroilor de Pe Muntele Straja (viewpoint, about 9 km), Pasul Vulcan (Pasul Vâlcan) (viewpoint, about 16 km), Biserica „Sfântul Prooroc Ilie Tesviteanul” (church, about 18 km), Peștera Bolii (cave, about 23 km), Monumentul Munțiilor Păpușa, Parâng, Peleaga (heritage site, about 3 km), Avionul Albastru (heritage site, about 24 km).

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

163 places on Spotwander: 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 18 caves, 19 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Uricani?

Crucea Eroilor de Pe Muntele Straja, about 9 km by road; Vulcan (Paroșeni) - Vârful Pilugu (Bilugu) Mare - Piatra Iorgovanului - Șaua Paltina (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Uricani?

Monumentul Munțiilor Păpușa, Parâng, Peleaga, about 3 km by road; Masa Tăcerii (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Uricani?

Start in Uricani, visit Crucea Eroilor de Pe Muntele Straja, then Pasul Vulcan (Pasul Vâlcan), then Avionul Albastru, then Peștera Bolii, then Biserica „Sfântul Prooroc Ilie Tesviteanul”, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.