Burkau, SaxonySankt MarienkircheHochstein (Elstra)KleppischbergKirche ElstraMarienkircheTröbigauer Berg
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Burkau

Burkau is a town in Bautzen - Budyšin district, Saxony, Germany of about 3,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 287 places to visit: 105 hill stations & viewpoints, 66 forts & heritage and 63 churches. The must-see places are Sankt Marienkirche, Butterberg and Hochstein (Elstra).

51.1758° N, 14.1733° EPop. 3,000

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Within 30 km76 places
Within 50 km287
Must-see300
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Sankt Marienkirche, church near Burkau
Must-see

Sankt Marienkirche

Church · 1 km

Butterberg, viewpoint near Burkau
Must-see

Butterberg

Viewpoint · 3 km

Hochstein (Elstra), viewpoint near Burkau
Must-see

Hochstein (Elstra)

Viewpoint · 5 km

Places near Burkau by type

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One day from Burkau

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:15 pm

50 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 Burkau
  2. Kirche Elstrachurch · 30 min
  3. Schwedensteinviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Hochstein (Elstra)viewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Marienkirchechurch · 30 min
  6. Tröbigauer Bergviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Burkau
Today’s loopBurkauStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Burkau?

Sankt Marienkirche (church, about 1 km), Butterberg (viewpoint, about 3 km), Hochstein (Elstra) (viewpoint, about 5 km), Kleppischberg (viewpoint, about 6 km), Krohnenberg (viewpoint, about 7 km), Kirche Elstra (church, about 7 km).

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

287 places on Spotwander: 105 hill stations & viewpoints, 66 forts & heritage, 63 churches, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Burkau?

Butterberg, about 3 km by road; Hochstein (Elstra) (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Burkau?

Stolpen Castle, about 19 km by road; Ortenburg (22 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Burkau?

Start in Burkau, visit Kirche Elstra, then Schwedenstein, then Hochstein (Elstra), then Marienkirche, then Tröbigauer Berg, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.