📷 Photo by Soff Garavano Puw on UnsplashIeud Hill Church
Ieud, Romania
A small UNESCO wooden church on a hill above the village, with wall paintings from the 18th century. Ieud is one of the most traditional villages of the Iza valley.
The Hill Church (Biserica din Deal) is a wooden church in the village of Ieud in Maramureș, northern Romania, and one of the Maramureș wooden churches inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1999. Its name distinguishes it from the village's second wooden church in the valley.
The sources disagree on its date: Wikipedia gives the early 17th century and Touring Romania the first half of the 17th century, while Rough Guides gives 1364 for a first building and says the church was later largely rebuilt. According to Rough Guides the paintings of 1782 are by Alexandru Ponehalski; in the porch, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob welcome the faithful, and Touring Romania adds that the walls there also show the Last Judgment with sinners in the flames. The valley church of 1718 has valued glass icons. Please check opening times in advance.
- Nearest town
- Ieud, Romania
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 47.6780, 24.2310
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–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–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.
Sources
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Camping Dacii LiberiCampsite17 km from Ieud Hill Church
- Camping Băile Valea nustiucumCampsite18 km from Ieud Hill Church
- La JgheaburiCampsite21 km from Ieud Hill ChurchFree
- Camping Bradova - BârsanaCampsite22 km from Ieud Hill Church
All campsites in Romania · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Ieud Hill Church?
Ieud Hill Church is in Ieud, Romania, at GPS 47.6780, 24.2310. It is about 15 km from Vișeu de Sus.
Can you camp near Ieud Hill Church?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Dacii Liberi, about 17 km away; within 25 km there are 4 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Ieud Hill Church?
Ieud Hill Church is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Maramureș: wooden churches and the Merry Cemetery.
What is there to see near Ieud Hill Church?
Places worth a stop nearby: Bârsana Monastery (20 km), Surdești Wooden Church (41 km), Prislop Pass (48 km) and Merry Cemetery (52 km).
When is the best time to visit Ieud Hill Church?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)