Lower Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Eltmann

Eltmann is a town in Lower Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 5,614 people. Within 50 km by road there are 157 places to visit — 60 forts & heritage, 47 churches, 16 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Schloss Gleisenau (3 km), Tretzendorfer Weiher (6 km) and Burgruine Schmachtenberg (7 km).

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Eltmann, Bavaria
Eltmann, Lower Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Eltmann at a glance

Location
Lower Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 5,614
Coordinates
49.9715° N, 10.6671° E
Places within 50 km
157 (157 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 Eltmann

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Forts & heritage near Eltmann

126 forts & heritage within 100 km of Eltmann. The closest is Schloss Gleisenau (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Eltmann

85 churches within 100 km of Eltmann. The closest is Ritterkapelle (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Eltmann

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Eltmann. The closest is Hollacher Berg (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Hollacher Berg · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Großer Knetzberg · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Gangolfsberg · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Kraiberg · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Nußberg · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Zabelstein · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~20 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Eltmann

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Eltmann. The closest is Tretzendorfer Weiher (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Eltmann

14 caves within 100 km of Eltmann. The closest is Jungfernhöhle (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Eltmann

10 museums within 100 km of Eltmann. The closest is Neue Residenz (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Eltmann

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Eltmann
  2. 6 km Tretzendorfer Weiher · nature spot, Lower Franconia
  3. 7 km Hollacher Berg · viewpoint, Lower Franconia
  4. 9 km Burgruine Schmachtenberg · heritage site, Lower Franconia
  5. 11 km Schloß Kirchlauter · heritage site, Lower Franconia
  6. 8 km Schloss Gleisenau · heritage site, Lower Franconia
  7. 3 km Back to Eltmann

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How to reach Eltmann

    All places near Eltmann by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Eltmann by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage60126Schloss Gleisenau (3 km)
    Churches4785Ritterkapelle (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1629Hollacher Berg (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1416Tretzendorfer Weiher (6 km)
    Caves114Jungfernhöhle (38 km)
    Museums910Neue Residenz (22 km)
    Other attractions47Kloster Michelsberg (22 km)
    Parks33Landschaftspark Bettenburg (28 km)
    Buddhist sites23Kloster Banz (37 km)
    Temples11Top Of The World (32 km)
    Waterfalls01Dooser Wasserfall (61 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Froschgrundsee (62 km)

    Eltmann: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Eltmann?

    Schloss Gleisenau (heritage site, about 3 km), Tretzendorfer Weiher (nature spot, about 6 km), Burgruine Schmachtenberg (heritage site, about 7 km), Hollacher Berg (viewpoint, about 10 km), Schloß Kirchlauter (heritage site, about 11 km), Ruine Stufenburg (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

    157 places on Spotwander: 60 forts & heritage, 47 churches, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest fort to Eltmann?

    Schloss Gleisenau, about 3 km by road; Burgruine Schmachtenberg (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Eltmann?

    Ritterkapelle, about 16 km by road; Dreieinigkeitskirche (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Eltmann?

    Hollacher Berg, about 10 km by road; Großer Knetzberg (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Eltmann?

    Start in Eltmann, visit Tretzendorfer Weiher, then Hollacher Berg, then Burgruine Schmachtenberg, then Schloß Kirchlauter, then Schloss Gleisenau, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Eltmann?

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

    Towns near Eltmann

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