Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Places to visit near Daaden

Daaden is a town in Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, home to about 4,499 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 23 forts & heritage, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 churches and 11 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Galgenkopf (2 km), Trödelsteine (6 km) and Steinbruch Hasselichskopf (7 km).

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Daaden, Rhineland-Palatinate
Daaden, Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Daaden at a glance

Location
Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Population
about 4,499
Coordinates
50.7333° N, 7.9667° E
Places within 50 km
74 (74 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 Daaden

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

More places near Daaden

  • Giebelberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Burg Wilnsdorf · museum · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Westerwald-Brauerei · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Kalteiche · viewpoint · Rhineland-Palatinate · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Gräbersberg · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Auf Der Baar · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Bartenstein · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Schönstein · fort · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Wiesensee · lake · Westerwaldkreis · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Höllberg · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Oberes Schloss · fort · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Tiefenrother Höhe · viewpoint · Rhineland-Palatinate · ~22 km · Must-see

Things to see near Daaden, by type

Forts & heritage near Daaden

112 forts & heritage within 100 km of Daaden. The closest is Freusburg (15 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Freusburg · fort · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Hachenburg Castle · fort · Westerwaldkreis · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Schönstein · fort · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Oberes Schloss · fort · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Volperhausen Castle · fort · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Burg Hartenfels · fort · Westerwaldkreis · ~28 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Daaden

69 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Daaden. The closest is Trödelsteine (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Trödelsteine · viewpoint · Rhineland-Palatinate · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Stegskopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Windhahn · viewpoint · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Salzburger Kopf · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Ketzerstein · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Giebelberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~16 km · Must-see

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Churches near Daaden

48 churches within 100 km of Daaden. The closest is Abtei Marienstatt (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Daaden

45 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Daaden. The closest is Galgenkopf (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Daaden

6 museums within 100 km of Daaden. The closest is Burg Wilnsdorf (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Daaden

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Daaden. The closest is Wiesensee (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Wiesensee · lake · Westerwaldkreis · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Haidenweiher · lake · Westerwaldkreis · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Seeweiher · lake · Westerwaldkreis · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Biggesee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Allner See · lake · Landkreis Neuwied · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Dutenhofener See · lake · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~61 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Daaden

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Daaden
  2. 7 km Steinbruch Hasselichskopf · nature spot, Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald)
  3. 3 km Rosenheimer Lay · nature spot, Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald)
  4. 8 km Galgenkopf · nature spot, Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald)
  5. 7 km Stegskopf · viewpoint, Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald)
  6. 4 km Trödelsteine · viewpoint, Rhineland-Palatinate
  7. 6 km Back to Daaden

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From travellers near Daaden

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How to reach Daaden

    All places near Daaden by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Daaden by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage23112Freusburg (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2369Trödelsteine (6 km)
    Churches1048Abtei Marienstatt (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1145Galgenkopf (2 km)
    Museums36Burg Wilnsdorf (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36Wiesensee (20 km)
    Other attractions04Bismarcksäule Rengsdorf (53 km)
    Parks13Wildlife Enclosure Herborn (29 km)
    Caves02Windloch (58 km)
    Temples01Sri-Kurinchikumaran-Tempel (53 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Tahir Mosque (60 km)

    Daaden: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Daaden?

    Galgenkopf (nature spot, about 2 km), Trödelsteine (viewpoint, about 6 km), Steinbruch Hasselichskopf (nature spot, about 7 km), Stegskopf (viewpoint, about 7 km), Rosenheimer Lay (nature spot, about 9 km), Windhahn (viewpoint, about 9 km).

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

    74 places on Spotwander: 23 forts & heritage, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 churches, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Daaden?

    Freusburg, about 15 km by road; Hachenburg Castle (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Daaden?

    Trödelsteine, about 6 km by road; Stegskopf (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Daaden?

    Abtei Marienstatt, about 16 km by road; Christuskirche (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Daaden?

    Start in Daaden, visit Steinbruch Hasselichskopf, then Rosenheimer Lay, then Galgenkopf, then Stegskopf, then Trödelsteine, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Daaden?

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

    Towns near Daaden

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