Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Etzelwang

Etzelwang is a town in Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 1,562 people. Within 50 km by road there are 224 places to visit — 103 forts & heritage, 38 churches, 25 hill stations & viewpoints and 16 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Burg Rupprechtstein (1 km), Schloss Neidstein (2 km) and Schergenbuck Mit Schloss Neidstein (2 km).

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Etzelwang, Bavaria
Etzelwang, Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Etzelwang at a glance

Location
Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 1,562
Coordinates
49.5276° N, 11.5860° E
Places within 50 km
224 (224 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 Etzelwang

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Etzelwang: 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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Things to see near Etzelwang, by type

Forts & heritage near Etzelwang

129 forts & heritage within 100 km of Etzelwang. The closest is Burg Rupprechtstein (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Etzelwang

67 churches within 100 km of Etzelwang. The closest is St. Peter Und Paul (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Etzelwang

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Etzelwang. The closest is Annaberg (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Annaberg · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Großer Hansgörgel · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Keilberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Buchenberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Nonnenberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Mariahilfberg · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~28 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Etzelwang

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Etzelwang. The closest is Schergenbuck Mit Schloss Neidstein (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Etzelwang

20 caves within 100 km of Etzelwang. The closest is Osterhöhle (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Etzelwang

15 museums within 100 km of Etzelwang. The closest is Luftmuseum Amberg (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Etzelwang

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Etzelwang
  2. 1 km Burg Rupprechtstein · heritage site, Upper Palatinate
  3. 2 km Schloss Neidstein · heritage site, Upper Palatinate
  4. 1 km Schergenbuck Mit Schloss Neidstein · nature spot, Upper Palatinate
  5. 3 km Burgstall Hartenfels · heritage site, Upper Palatinate
  6. 1 km St. Peter Und Paul · church, Upper Palatinate
  7. 4 km Back to Etzelwang

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How to reach Etzelwang

    All places near Etzelwang by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Etzelwang by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage103129Burg Rupprechtstein (1 km)
    Churches3867St. Peter Und Paul (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2528Annaberg (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1620Schergenbuck Mit Schloss Neidstein (2 km)
    Caves1920Osterhöhle (7 km)
    Museums915Luftmuseum Amberg (27 km)
    Parks1113Bärenbrunnen (42 km)
    Other attractions13Synagoge Amberg (27 km)
    Waterfalls22Klingender Wasserfall (27 km)

    Etzelwang: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Etzelwang?

    Burg Rupprechtstein (heritage site, about 1 km), Schloss Neidstein (heritage site, about 2 km), Schergenbuck Mit Schloss Neidstein (nature spot, about 2 km), St. Peter Und Paul (church, about 4 km), Burgstall Hartenfels (heritage site, about 5 km), Burgruine Lichtenegg (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

    224 places on Spotwander: 103 forts & heritage, 38 churches, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Etzelwang?

    Burg Rupprechtstein, about 1 km by road; Schloss Neidstein (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Etzelwang?

    St. Peter Und Paul, about 4 km by road; St. Stephan (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Etzelwang?

    Annaberg, about 16 km by road; Großer Hansgörgel (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Etzelwang?

    Start in Etzelwang, visit Burg Rupprechtstein, then Schloss Neidstein, then Schergenbuck Mit Schloss Neidstein, then Burgstall Hartenfels, then St. Peter Und Paul, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Etzelwang?

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

    Towns near Etzelwang

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