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Espelkamp

Espelkamp is a town in Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany of about 26,378 people. Within 50 km by road there are 154 places to visit: 32 churches, 35 forts & heritage and 40 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Großer Auesee, Ellerburg and Sankt Johannis.

52.3825° N, 8.6213° EPop. 26,378

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Within 30 km77 places
Within 50 km154
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Espelkamp

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:35 pm

33 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 Espelkamp
  2. Rauhe Horst / Schäferwiesennature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Ellerburgheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Großer Aueseelake · 45 min
  5. Schnakenpohlnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Sankt Johannischurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Espelkamp
Today’s loopEspelkampStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Espelkamp?

Großer Auesee (lake, about 4 km), Ellerburg (heritage site, about 7 km), Sankt Johannis (church, about 7 km), Rauhe Horst / Schäferwiesen (nature spot, about 7 km), Schnakenpohl (nature spot, about 8 km), Neuenbaumer Moor (nature spot, about 9 km).

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

154 places on Spotwander: 32 churches, 35 forts & heritage, 40 wildlife, forests & gardens, 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 museum.

Which is the nearest church to Espelkamp?

Sankt Johannis, about 7 km by road; Sankt Nikolaus (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Espelkamp?

Ellerburg, about 7 km by road; Landesburg Reineberg (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Espelkamp?

Start in Espelkamp, visit Rauhe Horst / Schäferwiesen, then Ellerburg, then Großer Auesee, then Schnakenpohl, then Sankt Johannis, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.