Notable viewpoint · Prahova, Romania
Balaban
Balaban is a viewpoint in Prahova, Romania.
Balaban: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Balaban
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Balaban — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 45.47499, 25.92541. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Balaban
- Ciucaș · viewpoint · Prahova · ~6 km · Must-see
- Mănăstirea Suzana · church · Prahova · ~11 km · Must-see
- Buzău Pass · viewpoint · Buzău · ~27 km · Must-see
- Clăbucetul Azugii · viewpoint · Prahova · ~29 km · Must-see
- Lacul Siriu · lake · Buzău · ~30 km · Must-see
- The Seven Ladders Canyon · viewpoint · Brașov · ~30 km · Must-see
- Clăbucetul Taurului · viewpoint · Brașov · ~33 km · Must-see
- Biserica Sfânta Treime · church · Brașov · ~33 km · Must-see
- Museum of Salt · museum · Prahova · ~33 km · Must-see
- Biserica ortodoxă Sfinții Trei Ierarhi, Slănic · church · Prahova · ~33 km · Must-see
- Castra of Drajna de Sus · fort · Prahova · ~34 km · Must-see
- Barajul Paltinu · lake · Prahova · ~37 km · Must-see
- Postăvaru · viewpoint · Brașov · ~37 km · Must-see
- "Prejmer" Fortress · church · Brașov · ~37 km · Must-see
- The Fortified Church of Prejmer · church · Brașov · ~37 km · Must-see
- Predeal - Culmea Clăbucetul Baiului - Șaua Baiului · viewpoint · Brașov · ~38 km · Must-see
- Castelul Cantacuzino · fort · Prahova · ~38 km · Must-see
- Tâmpa · viewpoint · Brașov · ~39 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Balaban
- Ciucaș · viewpoint · Prahova · ~6 km · Must-see
- Buzău Pass · viewpoint · Buzău · ~27 km · Must-see
- Clăbucetul Azugii · viewpoint · Prahova · ~29 km · Must-see
- The Seven Ladders Canyon · viewpoint · Brașov · ~30 km · Must-see
- Clăbucetul Taurului · viewpoint · Brașov · ~33 km · Must-see
- Postăvaru · viewpoint · Brașov · ~37 km · Must-see
- Predeal - Culmea Clăbucetul Baiului - Șaua Baiului · viewpoint · Brașov · ~38 km · Must-see
- Tâmpa · viewpoint · Brașov · ~39 km · Must-see
- Caraiman · viewpoint · Prahova · ~43 km · Must-see
- Babele · viewpoint · Dâmbovița · ~45 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Balaban yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Balaban?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Balaban?
Nearby: Ciucaș (viewpoint, 6 km), Mănăstirea Suzana (church, 11 km), Buzău Pass (viewpoint, 27 km), Clăbucetul Azugii (viewpoint, 29 km), Lacul Siriu (lake, 30 km), The Seven Ladders Canyon (viewpoint, 30 km).
Is Balaban worth visiting?
Balaban is listed as a notable viewpoint in Romania on Spotwander.