Altena, North Rhine-WestphaliaBurg HoltzbrinkLeihenberg-NordhelleNaturschutzgebiet GeßhardthöhleLohagenKliefIhmerter Kirche
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Altena

Altena is a town in Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany of about 20,862 people. Within 50 km by road there are 298 places to visit: 87 churches, 67 wildlife, forests & gardens and 56 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Burg Holtzbrink, Burg Altena and Pragpaul.

51.2947° N, 7.6734° EPop. 20,862

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Within 30 km120 places
Within 50 km298
Must-see298
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Burg Holtzbrink, heritage site near Altena
Must-see

Burg Holtzbrink

Heritage site · 1 km

Burg Altena, heritage site near Altena
Must-see

Burg Altena

Heritage site · 1 km

Pragpaul, nature spot near Altena
Must-see

Pragpaul

Nature spot · 3 km

Places near Altena by type

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One day from Altena

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:26 pm

37 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Altena
  2. Leihenberg-Nordhellenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Naturschutzgebiet Geßhardthöhlenature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Lohagennature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Kliefnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Ihmerter Kirchechurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Altena
Today’s loopAltenaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Altena?

Burg Holtzbrink (heritage site, about 1 km), Burg Altena (heritage site, about 1 km), Pragpaul (nature spot, about 3 km), Leihenberg-Nordhelle (nature spot, about 4 km), Naturschutzgebiet Geßhardthöhle (nature spot, about 5 km), Lohagen (nature spot, about 6 km).

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

298 places on Spotwander: 87 churches, 67 wildlife, forests & gardens, 56 forts & heritage, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 parks.

Which is the nearest church to Altena?

Ihmerter Kirche, about 8 km by road; Bauernkirche (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Altena?

Pragpaul, about 3 km by road; Leihenberg-Nordhelle (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Altena?

Start in Altena, visit Leihenberg-Nordhelle, then Naturschutzgebiet Geßhardthöhle, then Lohagen, then Klief, then Ihmerter Kirche, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.