Places to visit near

Elz

Elz is a town in Rhein-Lahn-Kreis district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany of about 7,972 people. Within 50 km by road there are 173 places to visit: 75 forts & heritage, 46 hill stations & viewpoints and 25 churches. The must-see places are Hadamar Euthanasia Centre, Elzer Berg and Burgruine Ardeck.

50.4167° N, 8.0333° EPop. 7,972

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Within 30 km52 places
Within 50 km173
Must-see291
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Elz

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:00 pm

50 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Elz
  2. Hadamar Euthanasia Centremuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Schadeck Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Burgruine Ardeckheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Burg Balduinsteinheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Elzer Bergviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Elz
Today’s loopElzStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Elz?

Hadamar Euthanasia Centre (museum, about 5 km), Elzer Berg (viewpoint, about 5 km), Burgruine Ardeck (heritage site, about 9 km), Schadeck Castle (heritage site, about 11 km), Runkel Castle (church, about 11 km), Burg Balduinstein (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

173 places on Spotwander: 75 forts & heritage, 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 churches, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Elz?

Burgruine Ardeck, about 9 km by road; Schadeck Castle (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Elz?

Elzer Berg, about 5 km by road; Ergenstein (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Elz?

Start in Elz, visit Hadamar Euthanasia Centre, then Schadeck Castle, then Burgruine Ardeck, then Burg Balduinstein, then Elzer Berg, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.