Bezirk Murtal district, Styria, Austria

Places to visit near Bretstein

Bretstein is a town in Bezirk Murtal district, Styria, Austria, home to about 298 people. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit — 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage, 3 churches and 2 caves. The must-see places are Schloss Hanfelden (14 km), Maria Loretto (14 km) and Großer Bösenstein (15 km).

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Bretstein, Styria
Bretstein, Bezirk Murtal district, Styria, Austria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bretstein at a glance

Location
Bezirk Murtal district, Styria, Austria
Population
about 298
Coordinates
47.3333° N, 14.4167° E
Places within 50 km
53 (53 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Bretstein

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bretstein: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bretstein

119 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bretstein. The closest is Großer Bösenstein (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Großer Bösenstein · viewpoint · Bezirk Kirchdorf · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Pletzen · viewpoint · Bezirk Murtal · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Geierhaupt · viewpoint · Bezirk Kirchdorf · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Pölshals Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Greim · viewpoint · Bezirk Murau · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Schober Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Kirchdorf · ~29 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Bretstein

88 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bretstein. The closest is Schloss Hanfelden (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Bretstein

30 churches within 100 km of Bretstein. The closest is Maria Loretto (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Bretstein

25 caves within 100 km of Bretstein. The closest is Wildfrauenhöhle (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bretstein

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bretstein. The closest is Spechtensee (43 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Bretstein

10 museums within 100 km of Bretstein. The closest is Admont Abbey (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bretstein

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 82 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bretstein
  2. 18 km Frauenburg · heritage site, Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan
  3. 10 km Schloss Hanfelden · heritage site, Bezirk Murtal
  4. 7 km Maria Loretto · church, Bezirk Murtal
  5. 7 km Pletzen · viewpoint, Bezirk Murtal
  6. 25 km Großer Bösenstein · viewpoint, Bezirk Kirchdorf
  7. 15 km Back to Bretstein

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From travellers near Bretstein

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How to reach Bretstein

    All places near Bretstein by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bretstein by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints30119Großer Bösenstein (15 km)
    Forts & heritage1288Schloss Hanfelden (14 km)
    Churches330Maria Loretto (14 km)
    Caves225Wildfrauenhöhle (41 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs113Spechtensee (43 km)
    Museums310Admont Abbey (34 km)
    Other attractions15Stift Seckau (36 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Gesäuse National Park (42 km)
    Waterfalls01Stromboding Wasserfall (58 km)

    Bretstein: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bretstein?

    Schloss Hanfelden (heritage site, about 14 km), Maria Loretto (church, about 14 km), Großer Bösenstein (viewpoint, about 15 km), Frauenburg (heritage site, about 18 km), Pletzen (viewpoint, about 19 km), Geierhaupt (viewpoint, about 21 km).

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

    53 places on Spotwander: 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage, 3 churches, 2 caves, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bretstein?

    Großer Bösenstein, about 15 km by road; Pletzen (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bretstein?

    Schloss Hanfelden, about 14 km by road; Frauenburg (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bretstein?

    Maria Loretto, about 14 km by road; Maria Schnee (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bretstein?

    Start in Bretstein, visit Frauenburg, then Schloss Hanfelden, then Maria Loretto, then Pletzen, then Großer Bösenstein, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bretstein?

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

    Towns near Bretstein

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