Landkreis Eichsfeld district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Effelder

Effelder is a town in Landkreis Eichsfeld district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 1,360 people. Within 50 km by road there are 175 places to visit — 68 churches, 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 49 forts & heritage and 2 parks. The must-see places are Burgruine Burg Stein (4 km), Dünberg (5 km) and Sankt Jakobus Der Ältere (6 km).

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Effelder, Thuringia
Effelder, Landkreis Eichsfeld district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Effelder at a glance

Location
Landkreis Eichsfeld district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 1,360
Coordinates
51.2395° N, 10.2478° E
Places within 50 km
175 (175 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 parks

Top places to visit near Effelder

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Effelder: 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 Effelder

  • Lindenhecke · viewpoint · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Adolfsburg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Burg Normannstein · fort · Wartburgkreis · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Töpferberg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Sankt Bonifatius · church · Wartburgkreis · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Sülzenberg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Hockelrain · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Dudelberg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Sandberg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Goldberg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Burg Scharfenstein · fort · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Alte Burg · fort · Wartburgkreis · ~18 km · Must-see

Things to see near Effelder, by type

Churches near Effelder

113 churches within 100 km of Effelder. The closest is Sankt Jakobus Der Ältere (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Effelder

87 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Effelder. The closest is Dünberg (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Dünberg · viewpoint · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Keudelskuppe · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Hülfensberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Dörnerberg · viewpoint · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Lindenhecke · viewpoint · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Adolfsburg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~14 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Effelder

75 forts & heritage within 100 km of Effelder. The closest is Burgruine Burg Stein (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Effelder

5 parks within 100 km of Effelder. The closest is Alter Friedhof (37 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Effelder

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Effelder. The closest is Botanischer Garten (39 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Effelder

4 museums within 100 km of Effelder. The closest is Grenzlandmuseum Eichsfeld (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Effelder

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Effelder
  2. 4 km Burgruine Burg Stein · heritage site, Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis
  3. 3 km Keudelskuppe · viewpoint, Landkreis Eichsfeld
  4. 3 km Dünberg · viewpoint, Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis
  5. 7 km Sankt Jakobus Der Ältere · church, Landkreis Eichsfeld
  6. 8 km St. Georg Und Juliana · church, Landkreis Eichsfeld
  7. 6 km Back to Effelder

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From travellers near Effelder

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How to reach Effelder

    All places near Effelder by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Effelder by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches68113Sankt Jakobus Der Ältere (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4987Dünberg (5 km)
    Forts & heritage4975Burgruine Burg Stein (4 km)
    Parks25Alter Friedhof (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Botanischer Garten (39 km)
    Museums24Grenzlandmuseum Eichsfeld (34 km)
    Caves13Verfluchtes Jungfernloch (39 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Grüner See (35 km)
    Waterfalls02Luisenthaler Wasserfall (56 km)
    Other attractions01Bürgerturm (53 km)

    Effelder: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Effelder?

    Burgruine Burg Stein (heritage site, about 4 km), Dünberg (viewpoint, about 5 km), Sankt Jakobus Der Ältere (church, about 6 km), St. Georg Und Juliana (church, about 6 km), Keudelskuppe (viewpoint, about 7 km), St. Mariä Heimsuchung (Klüschen Hagis) (church, about 8 km).

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

    175 places on Spotwander: 68 churches, 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 49 forts & heritage, 2 parks, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Effelder?

    Sankt Jakobus Der Ältere, about 6 km by road; St. Georg Und Juliana (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Effelder?

    Dünberg, about 5 km by road; Keudelskuppe (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Effelder?

    Burgruine Burg Stein, about 4 km by road; Burg Gleichenstein (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Effelder?

    Start in Effelder, visit Burgruine Burg Stein, then Keudelskuppe, then Dünberg, then Sankt Jakobus Der Ältere, then St. Georg Und Juliana, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Effelder?

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

    Towns near Effelder

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