Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Places to visit near Argenthal

Argenthal is a town in Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, home to about 1,645 people. Within 50 km by road there are 165 places to visit — 79 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 29 hill stations & viewpoints and 16 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Schanzerkopf (3 km), Simmerkopf (4 km) and Ellerspring (8 km).

Updated · Distances are road estimates · Open Argenthal on the map

Argenthal at a glance

Location
Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Population
about 1,645
Coordinates
49.9667° N, 7.6000° E
Places within 50 km
165 (165 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 Argenthal

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

More places near Argenthal

  • Salzkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Mainz-Bingen · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Alte Burg · fort · Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Franzosenkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Mainz-Bingen · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Burg Stahleck · fort · Landkreis Mainz-Bingen · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Fürstenberg Castle · fort · Landkreis Mainz-Bingen · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Wernerkapelle · fort · Landkreis Mainz-Bingen · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Göttelsteiner Felsen · sanctuary · Landkreis Bad Kreuznach · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Heimburg · fort · Landkreis Mainz-Bingen · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Womrather Höhe · viewpoint · Landkreis St. Wendel · ~21 km · Must-see
  • St. Martin, Lorch · church · Landkreis Mainz-Bingen · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Gutenburg · fort · Landkreis Bad Kreuznach · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Burg Sooneck · fort · Landkreis Mainz-Bingen · ~21 km · Must-see

Things to see near Argenthal, by type

Forts & heritage near Argenthal

141 forts & heritage within 100 km of Argenthal. The closest is Ruine Wildburg (8 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Ruine Wildburg · fort · Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Rosenburg · fort · Landkreis Bad Kreuznach · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Stromburg · fort · Landkreis Bad Kreuznach · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Alte Burg · fort · Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Burg Stahleck · fort · Landkreis Mainz-Bingen · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Fürstenberg Castle · fort · Landkreis Mainz-Bingen · ~20 km · Must-see

All forts & heritage in Rhineland-Palatinate →

Churches near Argenthal

67 churches within 100 km of Argenthal. The closest is St. Martin, Lorch (21 km). Best time: year-round.

All churches in Rhineland-Palatinate →

Hill stations & viewpoints near Argenthal

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Argenthal. The closest is Schanzerkopf (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Schanzerkopf · viewpoint · Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Simmerkopf · viewpoint · Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Ellerspring · viewpoint · Landkreis Bad Kreuznach · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Hochsteinchen · viewpoint · Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Wildburghöhe · viewpoint · Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Kandrich · viewpoint · Landkreis Bad Kreuznach · ~12 km · Must-see

All hill stations & viewpoints in Rhineland-Palatinate →

Wildlife, forests & gardens near Argenthal

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Argenthal. The closest is Sponheimer Lettkaut (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

All wildlife, forests & gardens in Rhineland-Palatinate →

Museums near Argenthal

11 museums within 100 km of Argenthal. The closest is Römerhalle (28 km). Best time: year-round.

All museums in Rhineland-Palatinate →

Parks near Argenthal

2 parks within 100 km of Argenthal. The closest is Wild- Und Freizeitpark Klotten (47 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

All parks in Rhineland-Palatinate →

A one-day trip from Argenthal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Argenthal
  2. 8 km Ruine Wildburg · heritage site, Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis
  3. 4 km Ellerspring · viewpoint, Landkreis Bad Kreuznach
  4. 4 km Simmerkopf · viewpoint, Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis
  5. 5 km Schanzerkopf · viewpoint, Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis
  6. 5 km Hochsteinchen · viewpoint, Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis
  7. 8 km Back to Argenthal

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

From travellers near Argenthal

No traveller has reported from around Argenthal yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.

Post an update from the map →

How to reach Argenthal

    All places near Argenthal by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Argenthal by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage79141Ruine Wildburg (8 km)
    Churches3167St. Martin, Lorch (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2941Schanzerkopf (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1629Sponheimer Lettkaut (16 km)
    Museums511Römerhalle (28 km)
    Other attractions35Kloster Schönau (36 km)
    Parks12Wild- Und Freizeitpark Klotten (47 km)
    Caves11Schinderhanneshöhle (16 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Tahir Mosque (57 km)
    Treks01Kneipp Wein-Wanderweg Zellertal (62 km)

    Argenthal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Argenthal?

    Schanzerkopf (viewpoint, about 3 km), Simmerkopf (viewpoint, about 4 km), Ellerspring (viewpoint, about 8 km), Hochsteinchen (viewpoint, about 8 km), Ruine Wildburg (heritage site, about 8 km), Wildburghöhe (viewpoint, about 9 km).

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

    165 places on Spotwander: 79 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Argenthal?

    Ruine Wildburg, about 8 km by road; Rosenburg (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Argenthal?

    St. Martin, Lorch, about 21 km by road; Martinskirche (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Argenthal?

    Schanzerkopf, about 3 km by road; Simmerkopf (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Argenthal?

    Start in Argenthal, visit Ruine Wildburg, then Ellerspring, then Simmerkopf, then Schanzerkopf, then Hochsteinchen, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Argenthal?

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

    Towns near Argenthal

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Argenthal’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.