Upper Palatinate district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Erbendorf

Erbendorf is a town in Upper Palatinate district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 5,364 people. Within 50 km by road there are 97 places to visit — 26 forts & heritage, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 churches and 10 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are St. Johannes Nepomuk (9 km), Platte (10 km) and Armesberg (11 km).

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Erbendorf, Bavaria
Erbendorf, Upper Palatinate district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Erbendorf at a glance

Location
Upper Palatinate district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 5,364
Coordinates
49.8398° N, 12.0459° E
Places within 50 km
97 (97 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 Erbendorf

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

116 forts & heritage within 100 km of Erbendorf. The closest is Castle Weihersberg (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Erbendorf

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

  • Platte · viewpoint · Saxony · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Armesberg · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Rauher Kulm · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Kösseine · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Kleine Kösseine · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Hohe Matze · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~24 km · Must-see

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Churches near Erbendorf

51 churches within 100 km of Erbendorf. The closest is St. Johannes Nepomuk (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Erbendorf

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Erbendorf. The closest is Langweiher Moor (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Erbendorf

19 caves within 100 km of Erbendorf. The closest is Maximiliansgrotte (51 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Erbendorf

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Erbendorf. The closest is Weißenstädter See (39 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Erbendorf

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Erbendorf
  2. 10 km Platte · viewpoint, Saxony
  3. 10 km Armesberg · viewpoint, Upper Palatinate
  4. 4 km St. Johannes Nepomuk · church, Upper Palatinate
  5. 9 km Langweiher Moor · nature spot, Upper Palatinate
  6. 6 km Castle Weihersberg · heritage site, Upper Palatinate
  7. 13 km Back to Erbendorf

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From travellers near Erbendorf

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How to reach Erbendorf

    All places near Erbendorf by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Erbendorf by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage26116Castle Weihersberg (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3354Platte (10 km)
    Churches2051St. Johannes Nepomuk (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1025Langweiher Moor (15 km)
    Caves019Maximiliansgrotte (51 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs111Weißenstädter See (39 km)
    Museums311Eremitage (41 km)
    Treks24Königsheideweg (33 km)
    Other attractions13Zaniklý Klášter Milosrdných Sester (43 km)
    Parks11Landschaftsgarten (24 km)
    Buddhist sites01Buddhistisches Waldkloster Muttodaya (54 km)
    Waterfalls01Dooser Wasserfall (67 km)

    Erbendorf: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Erbendorf?

    St. Johannes Nepomuk (church, about 9 km), Platte (viewpoint, about 10 km), Armesberg (viewpoint, about 11 km), Castle Weihersberg (heritage site, about 13 km), Langweiher Moor (nature spot, about 15 km), Rauher Kulm (viewpoint, about 18 km).

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

    97 places on Spotwander: 26 forts & heritage, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 churches, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest fort to Erbendorf?

    Castle Weihersberg, about 13 km by road; Miega (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Erbendorf?

    Platte, about 10 km by road; Armesberg (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Erbendorf?

    St. Johannes Nepomuk, about 9 km by road; Kloster Speinshart (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Erbendorf?

    Start in Erbendorf, visit Platte, then Armesberg, then St. Johannes Nepomuk, then Langweiher Moor, then Castle Weihersberg, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Erbendorf?

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

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