# Liteni Castle [Romania](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/attractions) › [Transylvania](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/region/transilvania) › [Cluj County](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/county/cluj) › [Liteni](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/locality/liteni) > The ruins of a medieval royal castle, also known as Lita or Géczi, on a rock above the Iara valley. Footpaths lead from Liteni and Moara de Pădure. **At a glance:** Fortresses and fortifications in Liteni, Cluj County. Opening hours: daily open 24 hours. The visit takes 1½ – 2 hours. Information verified on 11 November 2026. ## Key facts - **Opening hours:** daily open 24 hours — The ruins can be visited at any time. Walk the route in daylight. - **Visit duration:** 1½ – 2 hours — including the Liteni walk - **With kids:** Yes — children used to hiking - **Best season:** April – October — in dry weather - **Address:** Near Liteni, also accessible from Moara de Pădure, Liteni, Cluj County - **Coordinates:** 46.60854, 23.4269 - **Phone:** +40 264 374 275 - **Website:** https://primariasavadisla.ro/comuna-savadisla/turism/cetatea-liteni/ - **Wikipedia:** https://ro.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cetatea_Liteni - **Wikidata:** https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q541105 - **Categories:** [Fortresses and fortifications](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/fortresses-and-fortifications) ## About Liteni Castle Liteni Castle survives on a rocky spur above the Iara valley, surrounded by wooded hills. Also known as Lita or Géczi Castle, the fortification is recorded in documents from 1324. It was a royal castle under the authority of the Voivode of Transylvania, with a position overlooking the roads through the valley. During a siege in 1562, a gunpowder explosion caused extensive damage. The castle was later rebuilt and passed into the hands of János Géczi. Tall walls, fragments of rooms and window openings survive among the rock and vegetation. ### What you can see The walls follow the shape of the ridge and rise directly above steep slopes. On the approach from Liteni, you can look down on the ruins and the rock on which they were built. The surrounding view takes in the hills and forests of the Iara valley. ### Good to know The castle is reached on foot. The path from Moara de Pădure climbs steeply, and the ground beside the ruins is rocky and uneven. ## Don't miss - The medieval walls built directly on the rocky spur. - The view down over the ruins on the approach from Liteni. - The panorama of wooded hills in the Iara valley. ## Good to know before you go ### Getting there **By car:** from Cluj-Napoca, the route through Făget and Ciurila to Liteni is around 32 km and takes 40 minutes. Continue on foot from the village. **On foot:** from central Liteni, the castle is around 2.8 km away, a walk of 40–45 minutes. A shorter route climbs steeply from Moara de Pădure. Allow at least 25–30 minutes for the outward walk. ### Rules Wear walking shoes and keep to the paths. Stay back from cliff edges and view the walls from ground level without climbing on them. Supervise children closely. ## Details - **Construction period:** before 1324 - **State of preservation:** ruins ## Frequently asked questions about Liteni Castle **What are the opening hours of Liteni Castle?** Opening hours at Liteni Castle: daily open 24 hours. More under “Opening hours”. **How long does a visit to Liteni Castle take?** A visit to Liteni Castle takes about 1½ – 2 hours (including the Liteni walk). **Can you visit Liteni Castle with kids?** Yes, Liteni Castle is suitable for children (children used to hiking). **How do I get to Liteni Castle?** Liteni Castle is located at Near Liteni, also accessible from Moara de Pădure, Liteni, Cluj County. 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