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Apen

Apen is a town in Landkreis Ammerland district, Lower Saxony, Germany of about 10,992 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit: 39 churches, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens and 13 forts & heritage. The must-see places are St.-Petri-Kirche, Burg Stickhausen and Glittenberger Moor.

53.2167° N, 7.8000° EPop. 10,992

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Within 30 km24 places
Within 50 km85
Must-see297
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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One day from Apen

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:42 pm

78 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 Apen
  2. St.-Petri-Kirchechurch · 30 min
  3. Park Der Gärtenpark · 45 min
  4. Glittenberger Moornature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Hollener Moornature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Burg Stickhausenheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Apen
Today’s loopApenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Apen?

St.-Petri-Kirche (church, about 12 km), Burg Stickhausen (heritage site, about 13 km), Glittenberger Moor (nature spot, about 15 km), Park Der Gärten (park, about 16 km), Hollener Moor (nature spot, about 17 km), Stamers Hop (nature spot, about 18 km).

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

85 places on Spotwander: 39 churches, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 forts & heritage, 4 museums, 3 parks.

Which is the nearest church to Apen?

St.-Petri-Kirche, about 12 km by road; Liudgerikirche Hesel (21 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Apen?

Glittenberger Moor, about 15 km by road; Hollener Moor (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Apen?

Start in Apen, visit St.-Petri-Kirche, then Park Der Gärten, then Glittenberger Moor, then Hollener Moor, then Burg Stickhausen, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.