Benneckenstein, ThuringiaGroßer EhrenbergKapitelsbergCarlshaushöheRauher JakobSt. KatharinaNetzberg
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Benneckenstein

Benneckenstein is a town in Landkreis Nordhausen district, Thuringia, Germany of about 2,256 people. Within 50 km by road there are 269 places to visit: 104 hill stations & viewpoints, 62 churches and 51 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Großer Ehrenberg, Kapitelsberg and Carlshaushöhe.

51.6682° N, 10.7172° EPop. 2,256

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Within 30 km146 places
Within 50 km269
Must-see297
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Großer Ehrenberg

Viewpoint · 5 km

Kapitelsberg, viewpoint near Benneckenstein
Must-see

Kapitelsberg

Viewpoint · 6 km

Carlshaushöhe, viewpoint near Benneckenstein
Must-see

Carlshaushöhe

Viewpoint · 7 km

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One day from Benneckenstein

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:32 pm

41 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 Benneckenstein
  2. Großer Ehrenbergviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. St. Katharinachurch · 30 min
  4. Carlshaushöheviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Kapitelsbergviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Rauher Jakobviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Benneckenstein
Today’s loopBenneckensteinStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Benneckenstein?

Großer Ehrenberg (viewpoint, about 5 km), Kapitelsberg (viewpoint, about 6 km), Carlshaushöhe (viewpoint, about 7 km), Rauher Jakob (viewpoint, about 8 km), St. Katharina (church, about 9 km), Netzberg (viewpoint, about 10 km).

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

269 places on Spotwander: 104 hill stations & viewpoints, 62 churches, 51 forts & heritage, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 caves.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Benneckenstein?

Großer Ehrenberg, about 5 km by road; Kapitelsberg (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Benneckenstein?

St. Katharina, about 9 km by road; St. Georg-Marien (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Benneckenstein?

Start in Benneckenstein, visit Großer Ehrenberg, then St. Katharina, then Carlshaushöhe, then Kapitelsberg, then Rauher Jakob, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.