ChristuskircheBurg ReichensteinAbtei MarienstattBurg LahrSchloss SchönsteinWesterwald-Brauerei
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Altenkirchen

Altenkirchen is a town in Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany of about 6,385 people. Within 50 km by road there are 189 places to visit: 79 forts & heritage, 31 churches and 40 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Christuskirche, Burg Reichenstein and Abtei Marienstatt.

50.6859° N, 7.6418° EPop. 6,385

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Within 30 km28 places
Within 50 km189
Must-see298
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Christuskirche, church near Altenkirchen
Must-see

Christuskirche

Church · 1 km

Burg Reichenstein, heritage site near Altenkirchen
Must-see

Burg Reichenstein

Heritage site · 12 km · Landkreis Neuwied

Abtei Marienstatt, church near Altenkirchen
Must-see

Abtei Marienstatt

Church · 14 km · Westerwaldkreis

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One day from Altenkirchen

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:00 pm

80 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 Altenkirchen
  2. Burg Lahrheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Burg Reichensteinheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Westerwald-Brauereiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Abtei Marienstattchurch · 30 min
  6. Schloss Schönsteinheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Altenkirchen
Today’s loopAltenkirchenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Altenkirchen?

Christuskirche (church, about 1 km), Burg Reichenstein (heritage site, about 12 km), Abtei Marienstatt (church, about 14 km), Burg Lahr (heritage site, about 16 km), Schloss Schönstein (heritage site, about 16 km), Westerwald-Brauerei (viewpoint, about 16 km).

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

189 places on Spotwander: 79 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Altenkirchen?

Burg Reichenstein, about 12 km by road; Burg Lahr (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Altenkirchen?

Christuskirche, about 1 km by road; Abtei Marienstatt (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Altenkirchen?

Start in Altenkirchen, visit Burg Lahr, then Burg Reichenstein, then Westerwald-Brauerei, then Abtei Marienstatt, then Schloss Schönstein, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.