Beliș · Cluj county

Beliș-Fântânele Lake

A tranquil highland lake deep in the Apuseni Mountains, ideal for a slow, scenic drive and a lakeside pause.

Not a day trip from Brașov

Beliș-Fântânele Lake is roughly 4h 25m from Brașov one way — about 8h 45m in the car before you have seen anything. That makes a long journey rather than a good day, so we keep it out of the planner instead of selling you the drive.

Within a comfortable day we would point you at Sighișoara Historic Citadel, Bran Castle or Peles Castle.

Planning your visit

From Brașov
About 4h 25m from your hotel in Brașov.
Time needed
Most guests spend 2 hours here.
Tickets
Free to enter.
Best time
Calmest in the morning, and rarely crowded.
Parking
There is free parking about 100 m from the entrance, though with a private car you are set down at the door.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible; the walking is easy.

Opening hours

Usually open-24h on open days.

  • Mondayopen-24h
  • Tuesdayopen-24h
  • Wednesdayopen-24h
  • Thursdayopen-24h
  • Fridayopen-24h
  • Saturdayopen-24h
  • Sundayopen-24h

Hours change with the season and with public holidays. Our planner checks the exact date you choose and reorders the day rather than driving you to a closed gate.

What you'll see

  • Mountain reflections
  • Quiet coves

Common questions

How far is Beliș-Fântânele Lake from Brașov?
About 4h 25m from your hotel in Brașov. That is too far for a comfortable day trip from Brașov, so we do not include it in the planner.
How long do you need at Beliș-Fântânele Lake?
Most guests spend 2 hours here.
Do you need tickets for Beliș-Fântânele Lake?
Free to enter.
When is the best time to visit Beliș-Fântânele Lake?
Calmest in the morning, and rarely crowded.
Is there parking at Beliș-Fântânele Lake?
There is free parking about 100 m from the entrance, though with a private car you are set down at the door.