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Brakel

Brakel is a town in Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany of about 17,808 people. Within 50 km by road there are 132 places to visit: 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 45 forts & heritage and 32 churches. The must-see places are St. Petri Kettenfeier, Bökerhof and St. Johannes Baptist.

51.7175° N, 9.1860° EPop. 17,808

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Within 30 km35 places
Within 50 km132
Must-see300
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Brakel

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:14 pm

69 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 Brakel
  2. St. Petri Kettenfeierchurch · 30 min
  3. St. Peter Und Paulchurch · 30 min
  4. Bökerhofheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. St. Johannes Baptistchurch · 30 min
  6. Burg Dringenbergheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Brakel
Today’s loopBrakelStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Brakel?

St. Petri Kettenfeier (church, about 5 km), Bökerhof (heritage site, about 8 km), St. Johannes Baptist (church, about 12 km), Burg Dringenberg (heritage site, about 13 km), St. Peter Und Paul (church, about 14 km), Gräflicher Park (park, about 14 km).

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

132 places on Spotwander: 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 45 forts & heritage, 32 churches, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Brakel?

Hungerberg, about 16 km by road; Hausheide (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Brakel?

Bökerhof, about 8 km by road; Burg Dringenberg (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Brakel?

Start in Brakel, visit St. Petri Kettenfeier, then St. Peter Und Paul, then Bökerhof, then St. Johannes Baptist, then Burg Dringenberg, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.