Landkreis Nordhausen district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Ellrich

Ellrich is a town in Landkreis Nordhausen district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 6,423 people. Within 50 km by road there are 267 places to visit — 103 hill stations & viewpoints, 68 churches, 50 forts & heritage and 11 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are St. Katharina (4 km), St. Andreas (6 km) and Großer Ehrenberg (7 km).

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Ellrich, Thuringia
Ellrich, Landkreis Nordhausen district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ellrich at a glance

Location
Landkreis Nordhausen district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 6,423
Coordinates
51.5866° N, 10.6633° E
Places within 50 km
267 (267 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 Ellrich

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

  • Ev. Kirche Zum Heiligen Geist · church · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~11 km · Must-see
  • St. Jacobi · church · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Sandlünz · viewpoint · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Ravensberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~13 km · Must-see
  • St. Nicolai · church · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~13 km · Must-see
  • St. Laurentius · church · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Stöberhai · viewpoint · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~13 km · Must-see
  • St. Juliana · church · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Poppenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Carlshaushöhe · viewpoint · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Burgruine Hohnstein · fort · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~15 km · Must-see
  • St. Georg · church · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~15 km · Must-see

Things to see near Ellrich, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Ellrich

106 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ellrich. The closest is Großer Ehrenberg (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Großer Ehrenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Jagdkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Kohnstein · viewpoint · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Netzberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Sandlünz · viewpoint · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Ravensberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~13 km · Must-see

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Churches near Ellrich

83 churches within 100 km of Ellrich. The closest is St. Katharina (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ellrich

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ellrich. The closest is Mittelwerk (10 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Mittelwerk · fort · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Burgruine Hohnstein · fort · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Heinrichsburg · fort · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Ebersburg · fort · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Allerburg · fort · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Burg Großbodungen · fort · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~22 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ellrich

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ellrich. The closest is Kramershai (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Ellrich

9 caves within 100 km of Ellrich. The closest is Unicorn Cave (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ellrich

8 museums within 100 km of Ellrich. The closest is Wernigerode Castle (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ellrich

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ellrich
  2. 4 km St. Katharina · church, Landkreis Nordhausen
  3. 4 km Großer Ehrenberg · viewpoint, Landkreis Nordhausen
  4. 7 km Jagdkopf · viewpoint, Landkreis Nordhausen
  5. 9 km St. Andreas · church, Landkreis Nordhausen
  6. 10 km Dorfkirche Hörningen · church, Landkreis Nordhausen
  7. 8 km Back to Ellrich

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From travellers near Ellrich

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How to reach Ellrich

    All places near Ellrich by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ellrich by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints103106Großer Ehrenberg (7 km)
    Churches6883St. Katharina (4 km)
    Forts & heritage5058Mittelwerk (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1114Kramershai (22 km)
    Caves99Unicorn Cave (23 km)
    Museums78Wernigerode Castle (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs66Silberteich (20 km)
    Parks55Schlosspark (35 km)
    Waterfalls44Königshütter Wasserfall (24 km)
    Other attractions33Kaiserturm (34 km)
    Treks11Herzogstour Blankenburg (Harz) (36 km)

    Ellrich: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ellrich?

    St. Katharina (church, about 4 km), St. Andreas (church, about 6 km), Großer Ehrenberg (viewpoint, about 7 km), Dorfkirche Hörningen (church, about 8 km), Jagdkopf (viewpoint, about 8 km), Kohnstein (viewpoint, about 9 km).

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

    267 places on Spotwander: 103 hill stations & viewpoints, 68 churches, 50 forts & heritage, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ellrich?

    Großer Ehrenberg, about 7 km by road; Jagdkopf (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ellrich?

    St. Katharina, about 4 km by road; St. Andreas (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ellrich?

    Mittelwerk, about 10 km by road; Burgruine Hohnstein (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ellrich?

    Start in Ellrich, visit St. Katharina, then Großer Ehrenberg, then Jagdkopf, then St. Andreas, then Dorfkirche Hörningen, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ellrich?

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

    Towns near Ellrich

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