Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Absberg

Absberg is a town in Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 1,336 people. Within 50 km by road there are 260 places to visit — 95 churches, 74 forts & heritage, 50 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Stauwurzel des Igelsbachsees (1 km), Sägmühle (2 km) and Grafenmühle (3 km).

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Absberg, Bavaria
Absberg, Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Absberg at a glance

Location
Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 1,336
Coordinates
49.1444° N, 10.8810° E
Places within 50 km
260 (260 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Absberg

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Absberg: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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  • Haubenberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~10 km · Must-see
  • St. Michael · church · Middle Franconia · ~11 km · Must-see
  • St. Wolfgang · church · Middle Franconia · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Höhberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~11 km · Must-see
  • St. Oswald-Kirche · church · Middle Franconia · ~11 km · Must-see
  • St. Nikolaus · church · Middle Franconia · ~12 km · Must-see
  • St.Sixtus · church · Middle Franconia · ~12 km · Must-see
  • St. Nikolaus · church · Middle Franconia · ~12 km · Must-see
  • St.-Marien-Kirche · church · Middle Franconia · ~12 km · Must-see
  • St. Walburga · church · Middle Franconia · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Büchelberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Dürrenmungenau · fort · Middle Franconia · ~13 km · Must-see

Things to see near Absberg, by type

Churches near Absberg

100 churches within 100 km of Absberg. The closest is Rieterkirche St. Marien Und Christophorus (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Absberg

95 forts & heritage within 100 km of Absberg. The closest is Burg Wernfels (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Absberg

52 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Absberg. The closest is Weißenberg (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Weißenberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Reckenberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Schwarzleite · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Mittelberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Haubenberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Höhberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~11 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Absberg

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Absberg. The closest is Stauwurzel des Igelsbachsees (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Absberg

15 museums within 100 km of Absberg. The closest is Römermuseum (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Absberg

13 parks within 100 km of Absberg. The closest is Faberpark (40 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Absberg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.

  1. Start in Absberg
  2. 1 km Stauwurzel des Igelsbachsees · nature spot, Middle Franconia
  3. 4 km Rieterkirche St. Marien Und Christophorus · church, Middle Franconia
  4. 7 km Sägmühle · nature spot, Middle Franconia
  5. 2 km Grafenmühle · nature spot, Middle Franconia
  6. 1 km Weißenberg · viewpoint, Middle Franconia
  7. 4 km Back to Absberg

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How to reach Absberg

    All places near Absberg by distance

    Within 15 km of Absberg

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Absberg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches95100Rieterkirche St. Marien Und Christophorus (5 km)
    Forts & heritage7495Burg Wernfels (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints5052Weißenberg (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1215Stauwurzel des Igelsbachsees (1 km)
    Museums1215Römermuseum (18 km)
    Parks1113Faberpark (40 km)
    Caves24Grubschwart Stollen (29 km)
    Other attractions22Kloster Rebdorf (44 km)
    Treks11European Long Distance Path E8, Fränkischer Albverein (30 km)
    Buddhist sites11Kloster (49 km)

    Absberg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Absberg?

    Stauwurzel des Igelsbachsees (nature spot, about 1 km), Sägmühle (nature spot, about 2 km), Grafenmühle (nature spot, about 3 km), Weißenberg (viewpoint, about 4 km), Rieterkirche St. Marien Und Christophorus (church, about 5 km), Reckenberg (viewpoint, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Absberg?

    260 places on Spotwander: 95 churches, 74 forts & heritage, 50 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Absberg?

    Rieterkirche St. Marien Und Christophorus, about 5 km by road; St. Andreas (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Absberg?

    Burg Wernfels, about 7 km by road; Hl. Kreuz-Kapelle (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Absberg?

    Weißenberg, about 4 km by road; Reckenberg (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Absberg?

    Start in Absberg, visit Stauwurzel des Igelsbachsees, then Rieterkirche St. Marien Und Christophorus, then Sägmühle, then Grafenmühle, then Weißenberg, and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Absberg?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Absberg

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Absberg’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Absberg on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.