Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Berching

Berching is a town in Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 8,696 people. Within 50 km by road there are 198 places to visit — 90 forts & heritage, 43 churches, 20 hill stations & viewpoints and 22 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Arzberg (11 km), St. Jakob (12 km) and Burgstall Burschel (15 km).

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Berching, Bavaria
Berching, Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Berching at a glance

Location
Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 8,696
Coordinates
49.1069° N, 11.4414° E
Places within 50 km
198 (198 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 Berching

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

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Forts & heritage near Berching

119 forts & heritage within 100 km of Berching. The closest is Burgstall Burschel (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Berching

74 churches within 100 km of Berching. The closest is St. Jakob (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Berching

39 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Berching. The closest is Arzberg (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Arzberg · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Göschberg · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Schellenberg · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Altmühltal · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Ottenberg · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Dillberg · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~31 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Berching

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Berching. The closest is Vogelfreistätte Schwarzachwiesen bei Freystadt (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Berching

16 museums within 100 km of Berching. The closest is Spiegelsaal und Prunkzimmer (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Berching

11 parks within 100 km of Berching. The closest is Bastionsgarten (38 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Berching

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 80 km on the road.

  1. Start in Berching
  2. 15 km Burgstall Burschel · heritage site, Middle Franconia
  3. 8 km St. Jakob · church, Middle Franconia
  4. 7 km Schellenberg · viewpoint, Upper Bavaria
  5. 12 km Arzberg · viewpoint, Upper Bavaria
  6. 22 km Göschberg · viewpoint, Upper Palatinate
  7. 16 km Back to Berching

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

How to reach Berching

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    Places near Berching by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Forts & heritage119Burgstall Burschel (15 km)
    Churches74St. Jakob (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints39Arzberg (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28Vogelfreistätte Schwarzachwiesen bei Freystadt (18 km)
    Museums16Spiegelsaal und Prunkzimmer (38 km)
    Parks11Bastionsgarten (38 km)
    Caves6Mühlbachquellhöhle (20 km)
    Other attractions3Kloster Rebdorf (39 km)
    Treks1European long distance path E8, Fränkischer Albverein (39 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1Kocatepe-Moschee (46 km)
    Waterfalls1Klingender Wasserfall (53 km)

    Berching: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Berching?

    Arzberg (viewpoint, about 11 km), St. Jakob (church, about 12 km), Burgstall Burschel (heritage site, about 15 km), Göschberg (viewpoint, about 16 km), Schellenberg (viewpoint, about 17 km), Katholische Frauenkirche (church, about 17 km).

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

    198 places on Spotwander: 90 forts & heritage, 43 churches, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Berching?

    Burgstall Burschel, about 15 km by road; Rumburg (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Berching?

    St. Jakob, about 12 km by road; Katholische Frauenkirche (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Berching?

    Arzberg, about 11 km by road; Göschberg (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Berching?

    Start in Berching, visit Burgstall Burschel, then St. Jakob, then Schellenberg, then Arzberg, then Göschberg, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Berching?

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

    Towns near Berching

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Berching’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Berching on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.