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Things to see in Miercurea Ciuc (Romania): 15 places and when to go
Miercurea Ciuc is a town in Romania, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (8), Nature (4), Mountains (2). The best known are Harghita Mădăraș, Heart of Jesus and Roman Catholic chapel of the Heart of Jesus in Odorheiu Secuiesc. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 25. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Romania · 46.361, 25.524
- Places
- 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (8) · Nature (4) · Mountains (2) · History (2) · Temples (2) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- CLJ Cluj-Napoca, 148 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Harghita Mădăraș, at 1,801 m.
What to see in Miercurea Ciuc
The places in and around Miercurea Ciuc, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Harghita MădărașMountain in Romania11 km
- Heart of JesusStatue21 km
- Roman Catholic chapel of the Heart of Jesus in Odorheiu SecuiescHeritage site in Harghita County, Romania20 km
- St. Nicholas Church, Odorheiu SecuiescHeritage site in Harghita County, Romania19 km
- Harghita-CiceuSummit8.9 km
- Baia Sfânta AnaHot spring bath29 km
- Hegyi menedékhelyHiking11 km
- Orbán Balázs-barlangCave16 km
- Pasul Liban - Stațiunea Harghita Mădăraș - Stațiunea Harghita-BăiHiking15 km
- sat Cetățuia - Campul NegruHiking28 km
- Via Mariae M01-57 (Suseni - Cârța)Hiking29 km
- Via Mariae M05-49 Atia - DealuHiking25 km
- Via Mariae M05-50 Dealu - VlăhitaHiking8.4 km
- Via Mariae M05-51 Vlăhita - Miercurea CiucHiking12 km
- Via TransilvanicaLong-distance trail in Romania25 km
When to go to Miercurea Ciuc
The best time to visit Miercurea Ciuc is May to October; also possible: November to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:47
- FebPossible10:05
- MarPossible11:36
- AprPossible13:20
- MayBest time14:47
- JunBest time15:35
- JulBest time15:15
- AugBest time13:59
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:38
- NovPossible9:09
- DecPossible8:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 25. In July, 15 of the 15 places are at their best.
When to go to Romania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Miercurea Ciuc
The nearest main airport is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ, Cluj-Napoca), 148 km as the crow flies. How to get around Romania (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Romania, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Miercurea Ciuc?
The best known: Harghita Mădăraș, Heart of Jesus, Roman Catholic chapel of the Heart of Jesus in Odorheiu Secuiesc, St. Nicholas Church, Odorheiu Secuiesc, Harghita-Ciceu. In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Miercurea Ciuc?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 25.
How do you get to Miercurea Ciuc?
The nearest main airport is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ), 148 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Miercurea Ciuc as the destination and these 15 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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