Rimetea
Rimetea, Romania
A Hungarian-speaking village of white houses with green shutters beneath the limestone Piatra Secuiului rock. The village has won heritage awards; a trail climbs to the rock for views over the valley.
Rimetea (Hungarian Torockó, German Eisenmarkt) is a village in Alba County in Transylvania (Romania), in the Trascău Mountains about 23 km north of Aiud. It is known for its white 19th-century houses, for which it received the Europa Nostra award in 1999. The commune comprises Rimetea and Colțești. At the 2021 census it had 1,015 inhabitants; in 2011 about 85 per cent were Hungarians.
The village grew through iron mining and was first mentioned in 1257 under the name Torockó; it has borne its present name since 1925. The rock of Piatra Secuiului rises above the village to 1,128 m. Because the sun sets behind it, the sun appears to rise twice in the village. The climb rewards you with wide views; binoculars are worth bringing for alpine swifts.
Small Luxury Hotels suggests the Șipote waterfall to the south-west and the ruined fortress near Colțești as excursions.
- Nearest town
- Rimetea, Romania
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 46.4520, 23.5700
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Romania: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- AlbamontCampsite2 km from RimeteaTents
- Camping GyopárCampsite2 km from RimeteaTentsNo dogsWi-Fi
- Camping Cheile TurziiCampsite15 km from RimeteaTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping De oude walnoot - TurdaCampsite18 km from Rimetea · 12 pitchesWi-Fi
- La FoișorCampsite21 km from RimeteaWi-Fi
- Moara de VântCampsite24 km from RimeteaTentsCaravansShowersToilets
All campsites in Romania · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Rimetea?
Rimetea is in Rimetea, Romania, at GPS 46.4520, 23.5700. It is about 15 km from Cheile Turzii.
Can you camp near Rimetea?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Albamont, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 9 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Rimetea?
Rimetea is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Western Transylvania: Turda salt mine to Corvin Castle.
What is there to see near Rimetea?
Places worth a stop nearby: Turda Gorge (15 km), Turda Salt Mine (22 km), Cluj-Napoca Old Centre (35 km) and Alba Carolina Citadel (43 km).
When is the best time to visit Rimetea?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)