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Zărnești

Zărnești is a town in Brașov district, Romania of about 24,926 people. Within 50 km by road there are 138 places to visit: 66 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 churches and 13 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Zărnești -Brâna Caprelor-Zărnești, Bran Castle and Biserica Ortodoxă "Sfântul Ierarh Nicolae" Moeciu de Jos.

45.5609° N, 25.3179° EPop. 24,926

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Within 30 km119 places
Within 50 km138
Must-see143
Notable83
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Zărnești

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:29 pm

59 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 Zărnești
  2. Zărnești -Brâna Caprelor-Zărneștichurch · 30 min
  3. Piatra Craiuluinature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Bran Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Biserica Sfântul Nicolae Vechichurch · 30 min
  6. Castra Cumidavaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Zărnești
Today’s loopZărneștiStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Zărnești?

Zărnești -Brâna Caprelor-Zărnești (church, about 4 km), Bran Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Biserica Ortodoxă "Sfântul Ierarh Nicolae" Moeciu de Jos (church, about 8 km), Piatra Craiului (nature spot, about 14 km), Castra Cumidava (heritage site, about 14 km), Biserica Sfântul Nicolae Vechi (church, about 15 km).

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

138 places on Spotwander: 66 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 15 caves, 4 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Zărnești?

Dealul Mic, about 4 km by road; Piatra Mică (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Zărnești?

Zărnești -Brâna Caprelor-Zărnești, about 4 km by road; Biserica Ortodoxă "Sfântul Ierarh Nicolae" Moeciu de Jos (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Zărnești?

Start in Zărnești, visit Zărnești -Brâna Caprelor-Zărnești, then Piatra Craiului, then Bran Castle, then Biserica Sfântul Nicolae Vechi, then Castra Cumidava, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.