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Racoș

Brașov County, Romania · Europe

About Racoș

Racoș sits on the route: 20 minutes from Hoghiz, 57km from Bran Castle.

Racoș is a town located in Brașov County, Romania. With a population of 2,856, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Racoș sits in Romania, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Bucharest time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Racoș to your route.

About Racoș

Racoș (also Racoșul de Jos; German: Unter-Krebsdorf; Hungarian: Alsórákos) is a commune in Brașov County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Mateiaș (Mátéfalva) and Racoș. The commune is located at the northern edge of the county, on the border with Covasna County, and near the border with Harghita

Read more County. It lies on the banks of the Olt River, 19 km (12 mi) from the town of Rupea and 63 km (39 mi) from the county seat, Brașov. There are train stations in both Racoș and Mateiaș that serve Line 300 of the CFR network, which connects Bucharest with the Hungarian border near Oradea. The Racoș volcano is the oldest volcano in the region, and appears to be inactive. The commune is the site of the Racoșul de Jos nature preserve and of the Racoș basalt columns. The Cotul Turzunului nature preserve is partly situated on the territory of Racoș.

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Where is Racoș located?

Racoș is located in Brașov County, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 46.0252 latitude, 25.4108 longitude.

What is the population of Racoș?

Racoș has a population of approximately 2,856 people, making it a town in Romania.

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Quick Information

Population
2,856
Continent
Europe
Country
Romania
Region
Brașov County
Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
46.0252, 25.4108

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Romania

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right

Rovinieta (road tax sticker) required for all national roads.

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Worth the detour from Racoș

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Brașov

A stunning medieval city ringed by Carpathian peaks, centered on Council Square and dominated by the massive Gothic Black Church.

45 km · about 50 min drive

cathedral

Black Church, Brasov

Largest Gothic church between Vienna and Istanbul, named for soot damage in a 1689 fire, in central Brasov.

45 km · about 50 min drive

cathedral

Fortified Churches of Transylvania

Unique UNESCO-listed Saxon fortified churches scattered across Transylvania's rolling countryside and medieval villages.

46 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Sighișoara

A remarkably intact UNESCO-listed medieval citadel and birthplace of Vlad the Impaler, with colorful houses and a famous Clock Tower.

52 km · about 60 min drive

castle

Bran Castle

A fortress in Transylvania popularly associated with the legend of Count Dracula, perched on a cliff between Wallachia and Transylvania.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Racoș

  • 65 kmRucăr–Bran PassHistoric corridor road (DN73) between Brașov and Câmpulung, cresting at Fundata (~1,290 m) with pastoral villages, limestone ridges and views of the Bucegi and Piatra Craiului massifs.
  • 70 kmTransbucegiAlpine road (DJ713) snaking up the Bucegi Mountains past Bolboci Lake toward the 2,000 m plateau near the Babele rock formations, with sweeping hairpins and dramatic Carpathian views.
  • 77 kmTransfagarasan ViewpointThe summit of Romania's spectacular mountain highway, called 'the best road in the world' by Top Gear, with views of Balea Lake and the Fagaras range.
  • 77 kmBâlea LakeA glacial lake at 2,034m crowning the Transfăgărășan, reached by car in summer or cable car in winter.
  • 78 kmTransfăgărășan HighwayRomania's spectacular mountain road crossing the Carpathians - 'best road in the world' per Top Gear

Nearby Destinations

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🇷🇴 Romania

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Apaţa

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12 km awayPop. 2,929

Ungra

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12 km awayPop. 1,983

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🇷🇴 Romania

13 km awayPop. 1,750

Caţa

🇷🇴 Romania

13 km awayPop. 2,510

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