Landkreis Ahrweiler district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Places to visit near Adenau

Adenau is a town in Landkreis Ahrweiler district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, home to about 2,995 people. Within 50 km by road there are 172 places to visit — 67 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 47 hill stations & viewpoints and 16 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Marienkapelle (1 km), Buttermarktkapelle St. Michael (1 km) and St. Antonius (5 km).

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Adenau, Rhineland-Palatinate
Adenau, Landkreis Ahrweiler district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Adenau at a glance

Location
Landkreis Ahrweiler district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Population
about 2,995
Coordinates
50.3824° N, 6.9329° E
Places within 50 km
172 (172 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 Adenau

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Adenau: 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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Things to see near Adenau, by type

Forts & heritage near Adenau

130 forts & heritage within 100 km of Adenau. The closest is Nürburg (Ruine) (5 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Nürburg (Ruine) · fort · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Ruine Wensburg · fort · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Ruine Dreimühlen · fort · Landkreis Vulkaneifel · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Burg Kreuzberg · fort · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Burg Are · fort · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Burg Kerpen · fort · Landkreis Vulkaneifel · ~20 km · Must-see

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Churches near Adenau

61 churches within 100 km of Adenau. The closest is Marienkapelle (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Adenau

56 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Adenau. The closest is Hohe Acht (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Hohe Acht · viewpoint · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Teufelsley · viewpoint · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Ahrtal · viewpoint · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Raßberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Hochkelberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Vulkaneifel · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Hochthürmerberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~20 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Adenau

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Adenau. The closest is Aremberg (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Aremberg · sanctuary · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Kleiner Bermel · sanctuary · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Hochbermel · sanctuary · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Dachsbusch · sanctuary · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Wacholderheide Nassenberg · sanctuary · Landkreis Cochem-Zell · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Laacher See · sanctuary · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~31 km · Must-see

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Museums near Adenau

7 museums within 100 km of Adenau. The closest is Akademisches Kunstmuseum (51 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Adenau

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Adenau. The closest is Neffelsee (52 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Neffelsee · lake · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Obersee · lake · Landkreis Vulkaneifel · ~57 km · Must-see
  • Bütgenbacher See · lake · Wallonia · ~63 km · Must-see
  • Allner See · lake · Landkreis Neuwied · ~64 km · Must-see
  • Bleibtreusee · lake · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~64 km · Must-see
  • Bitburg Reservoir · lake · Saarland · ~67 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Adenau

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Adenau
  2. 1 km Marienkapelle · church, Landkreis Ahrweiler
  3. 5 km St. Antonius · church, Landkreis Ahrweiler
  4. 5 km Nürburg (Ruine) · heritage site, Landkreis Ahrweiler
  5. 2 km St. Georg · church, Landkreis Ahrweiler
  6. 6 km Buttermarktkapelle St. Michael · church, Landkreis Ahrweiler
  7. 1 km Back to Adenau

Plan a longer trip from Adenau — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Adenau

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    All places near Adenau by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Burg Kerpen · fort · Landkreis Vulkaneifel · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Saffenburg · fort · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Häuschen · viewpoint · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Arensberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Vulkaneifel · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Bürresheim · fort · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Höchstberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Cochem-Zell · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Philippsburg · fort · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Burg Olbrück · fort · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Löwenburg · fort · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Hochsimmer · viewpoint · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Gänsehals · viewpoint · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Kapelle St. Josef · church · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Ernstberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Vulkaneifel · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Kalvarienberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Vulkaneifel · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Castle Blankenheim · fort · Landkreis Vulkaneifel · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Hochstein · viewpoint · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Ahrtor · fort · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~26 km · Must-see
    • St. Laurentius · church · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Ettringer Bellberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Adenbachviadukt · fort · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Genovevaburg · fort · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Bellerberg Volcano · viewpoint · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Dachsbusch · sanctuary · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Burg Daun · fort · Landkreis Vulkaneifel · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Neuenahrer Berg · viewpoint · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Scharteberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Vulkaneifel · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Wallfahrtskirche Maria Martental · church · Landkreis Cochem-Zell · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Bausenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Alte Burg (Bad Münstereifel) · fort · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Abteikirche · church · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Rockeskyller Kopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Vulkaneifel · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Wacholderheide Nassenberg · sanctuary · Landkreis Cochem-Zell · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Römerwarte Katzenberg · fort · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Kasselburg · fort · Landkreis Vulkaneifel · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Tomburg Castle · fort · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Veitskopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Nerother Kopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Vulkaneifel · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Laacher See · sanctuary · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Wacholdergebiet Bei Demerath · sanctuary · Landkreis Vulkaneifel · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Burgstall Burg Laach · fort · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~31 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Adenau by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage67130Nürburg (Ruine) (5 km)
    Churches3561Marienkapelle (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4756Hohe Acht (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1622Aremberg (11 km)
    Museums07Akademisches Kunstmuseum (51 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs07Neffelsee (52 km)
    Other attractions26Steinfeld Abbey (37 km)
    Parks25Wild- Und Freizeitpark Klotten (37 km)
    Waterfalls12Wasserfall Dreimühlen (17 km)
    Caves11Buchenloch (32 km)
    Buddhist sites11Klosterruine Tönnisstein (34 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Tahir Mosque (58 km)

    Adenau: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Adenau?

    Marienkapelle (church, about 1 km), Buttermarktkapelle St. Michael (church, about 1 km), St. Antonius (church, about 5 km), Nürburg (Ruine) (heritage site, about 5 km), St. Georg (church, about 7 km), Hohe Acht (viewpoint, about 7 km).

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

    172 places on Spotwander: 67 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Adenau?

    Nürburg (Ruine), about 5 km by road; Ruine Wensburg (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Adenau?

    Marienkapelle, about 1 km by road; Buttermarktkapelle St. Michael (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Adenau?

    Hohe Acht, about 7 km by road; Teufelsley (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Adenau?

    Start in Adenau, visit Marienkapelle, then St. Antonius, then Nürburg (Ruine), then St. Georg, then Buttermarktkapelle St. Michael, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Adenau?

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

    Towns near Adenau

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