Styria, Austria

Places to visit near Eppenstein

Eppenstein is a town in Styria, Austria, home to about 308 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 33 forts & heritage, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 churches and 0 caves. The must-see places are Burgruine Eppenstein (1 km), Burgruine Liechtenstein (8 km) and Ameringkogel (10 km).

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Eppenstein, Styria
Eppenstein, Styria, Austria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Eppenstein at a glance

Location
Styria, Austria
Population
about 308
Coordinates
47.1283° N, 14.7375° E
Places within 50 km
74 (74 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 and caves

Top places to visit near Eppenstein

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Eppenstein: 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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Forts & heritage near Eppenstein

106 forts & heritage within 100 km of Eppenstein. The closest is Burgruine Eppenstein (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Eppenstein

77 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Eppenstein. The closest is Ameringkogel (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ameringkogel · viewpoint · Bezirk Wolfsberg · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Obdacher Sattel · viewpoint · Bezirk Wolfsberg · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Tremmelberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Murtal · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Gaberl Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Wolfsberg · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Zirbitzkogel · viewpoint · Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Pölshals Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan · ~19 km · Must-see

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Churches near Eppenstein

68 churches within 100 km of Eppenstein. The closest is Kalvarienkirche (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Eppenstein

23 caves within 100 km of Eppenstein. The closest is Harnischhöhle (58 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Eppenstein

7 museums within 100 km of Eppenstein. The closest is Museumscenter Und Kunsthalle Leoben (48 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Eppenstein

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Eppenstein. The closest is Vogelschutzgebiet Weinzödl (63 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Eppenstein

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Eppenstein
  2. 1 km Burgruine Eppenstein · heritage site, Bezirk Wolfsberg
  3. 8 km Burgruine Liechtenstein · heritage site, Bezirk Wolfsberg
  4. 15 km Tremmelberg · viewpoint, Bezirk Murtal
  5. 24 km Ameringkogel · viewpoint, Bezirk Wolfsberg
  6. 9 km Obdacher Sattel · viewpoint, Bezirk Wolfsberg
  7. 12 km Back to Eppenstein

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From travellers near Eppenstein

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How to reach Eppenstein

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Eppenstein by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage33106Burgruine Eppenstein (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2277Ameringkogel (10 km)
    Churches1468Kalvarienkirche (18 km)
    Caves023Harnischhöhle (58 km)
    Museums27Museumscenter Und Kunsthalle Leoben (48 km)
    Other attractions35Stift Seckau (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Vogelschutzgebiet Weinzödl (63 km)
    Waterfalls02Kesselfall (63 km)
    Parks02Volksgarten (66 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Leopoldsteinersee (63 km)

    Eppenstein: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Eppenstein?

    Burgruine Eppenstein (heritage site, about 1 km), Burgruine Liechtenstein (heritage site, about 8 km), Ameringkogel (viewpoint, about 10 km), Obdacher Sattel (viewpoint, about 12 km), Tremmelberg (viewpoint, about 17 km), Gaberl Pass (viewpoint, about 17 km).

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

    74 places on Spotwander: 33 forts & heritage, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 churches, 2 museums, 3 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Eppenstein?

    Burgruine Eppenstein, about 1 km by road; Burgruine Liechtenstein (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Eppenstein?

    Ameringkogel, about 10 km by road; Obdacher Sattel (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Eppenstein?

    Kalvarienkirche, about 18 km by road; Maria Schnee (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Eppenstein?

    Start in Eppenstein, visit Burgruine Eppenstein, then Burgruine Liechtenstein, then Tremmelberg, then Ameringkogel, then Obdacher Sattel, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Eppenstein?

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

    Towns near Eppenstein

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