Regierungsbezirk Kassel district, Hesse, Germany

Places to visit near Eiterfeld

Eiterfeld is a town in Regierungsbezirk Kassel district, Hesse, Germany, home to about 7,613 people. Within 50 km by road there are 117 places to visit — 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 43 forts & heritage, 27 churches and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Burg Fürsteneck (2 km), Lichtberg (3 km) and Soisberg (8 km).

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Eiterfeld, Hesse
Eiterfeld, Regierungsbezirk Kassel district, Hesse, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Eiterfeld at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Kassel district, Hesse, Germany
Population
about 7,613
Coordinates
50.7667° N, 9.8000° E
Places within 50 km
117 (117 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

Top places to visit near Eiterfeld

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

123 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Eiterfeld. The closest is Lichtberg (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Lichtberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Soisberg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Stoppelsberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Gehilfersberg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Rößberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Landecker Berg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~13 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Eiterfeld

92 forts & heritage within 100 km of Eiterfeld. The closest is Burg Fürsteneck (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Eiterfeld

63 churches within 100 km of Eiterfeld. The closest is St. Jakobus (14 km). Best time: year-round.

  • St. Jakobus · church · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Stadtkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Maria Schnee · church · Wartburgkreis · ~17 km · Must-see
  • St. Annen · church · Wartburgkreis · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Klosterkirche · church · Wartburgkreis · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Johanneskirche · church · Wartburgkreis · ~21 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Eiterfeld

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Eiterfeld. The closest is Ibengarten (32 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Eiterfeld

4 parks within 100 km of Eiterfeld. The closest is Park Und Schloss Altenstein (49 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Eiterfeld

3 waterfalls within 100 km of Eiterfeld. The closest is Luisenthaler Wasserfall (49 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Eiterfeld

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Eiterfeld
  2. 9 km Burgruine Hauneck · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Kassel
  3. 1 km Stoppelsberg · viewpoint, Regierungsbezirk Kassel
  4. 10 km Lichtberg · viewpoint, Regierungsbezirk Kassel
  5. 8 km Soisberg · viewpoint, Wartburgkreis
  6. 7 km Burg Fürsteneck · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Kassel
  7. 2 km Back to Eiterfeld

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From travellers near Eiterfeld

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    All places near Eiterfeld by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Johanneskirche · church · Wartburgkreis · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Burg Wendelstein · fort · Wartburgkreis · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Stellerskuppe · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Ehemaliger Standort Burg Niederschlitz · fort · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Ruine Schönburg · fort · Wartburgkreis · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Ottoburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Sandkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Schachtenburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Vorderburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Hinterburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Sachsenburg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Burg Lengsfeld · fort · Wartburgkreis · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Stadtkirche · church · Wartburgkreis · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Rimberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Auersberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Burg Herzberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Eisenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Ruine Auersburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Neuenstein · fort · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Krayenburg · fort · Wartburgkreis · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Krayenberg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Andreaskirche · church · Wartburgkreis · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Burg Milseburg · fort · Wartburgkreis · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Michaelskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Abtei Zur Hl. Maria · church · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Nöll · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Ibengarten · sanctuary · Wartburgkreis · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Burg Fischberg · fort · Wartburgkreis · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Dorfkirche Gospenroda · church · Wartburgkreis · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Maulkuppe · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Alter Turm · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Rundkirche Untersuhl · church · Wartburgkreis · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Wartenberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Herzberg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Rhönwald · sanctuary · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Milseburgweg · trek · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Giebelrain · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Ellenbogen · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Fasanerie · fort · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Katharinenkirche · church · Wartburgkreis · ~37 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Eiterfeld by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints39123Lichtberg (3 km)
    Forts & heritage4392Burg Fürsteneck (2 km)
    Churches2763St. Jakobus (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45Ibengarten (32 km)
    Parks14Park Und Schloss Altenstein (49 km)
    Waterfalls13Luisenthaler Wasserfall (49 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Singliser See (60 km)
    Museums12Alsfelder Märchenhaus (47 km)
    Caves02Verfluchtes Jungfernloch (52 km)
    Treks11Milseburgweg (36 km)

    Eiterfeld: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Eiterfeld?

    Burg Fürsteneck (heritage site, about 2 km), Lichtberg (viewpoint, about 3 km), Soisberg (viewpoint, about 8 km), Stoppelsberg (viewpoint, about 9 km), Burgruine Hauneck (heritage site, about 9 km), Gehilfersberg (viewpoint, about 9 km).

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

    117 places on Spotwander: 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 43 forts & heritage, 27 churches, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Eiterfeld?

    Lichtberg, about 3 km by road; Soisberg (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Eiterfeld?

    Burg Fürsteneck, about 2 km by road; Burgruine Hauneck (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Eiterfeld?

    St. Jakobus, about 14 km by road; Stadtkirche (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Eiterfeld?

    Start in Eiterfeld, visit Burgruine Hauneck, then Stoppelsberg, then Lichtberg, then Soisberg, then Burg Fürsteneck, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Eiterfeld?

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

    Towns near Eiterfeld

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