Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Floß

Floß is a town in Bavaria, Germany, home to about 3,534 people. Within 50 km by road there are 35 places to visit — 7 forts & heritage, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 churches and 7 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Geissleite (7 km), Entenbühl (12 km) and Pavlova Huť Nature Reserve (19 km).

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Floß, Bavaria
Floß, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Floß at a glance

Location
Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 3,534
Coordinates
49.7240° N, 12.2759° E
Places within 50 km
35 (35 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 Floß

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

110 forts & heritage within 100 km of Floß. The closest is Castle Weihersberg (33 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Floß

56 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Floß. The closest is Geissleite (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Geissleite · viewpoint · Saxony · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Entenbühl · viewpoint · Saxony · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Platte · viewpoint · Saxony · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Armesberg · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Monte Kaolino · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Dyleň · viewpoint · Cheb · ~40 km · Must-see

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Churches near Floß

55 churches within 100 km of Floß. The closest is Dorfkirche St. Josef Massenricht (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Floß

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Floß. The closest is Pavlova Huť Nature Reserve (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Floß

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Floß. The closest is Murner See (52 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Floß

13 caves within 100 km of Floß. The closest is Osterhöhle (62 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Floß

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 120 km on the road.

  1. Start in Floß
  2. 7 km Geissleite · viewpoint, Saxony
  3. 31 km Castle Weihersberg · heritage site, Upper Palatinate
  4. 43 km Entenbühl · viewpoint, Saxony
  5. 7 km Pavlova Huť Nature Reserve · nature spot, Karlovy Vary Region
  6. 9 km Podkovák Nature Reserve · nature spot, Karlovy Vary Region
  7. 23 km Back to Floß

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How to reach Floß

    All places near Floß by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Floß by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7110Castle Weihersberg (33 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1256Geissleite (7 km)
    Churches655Dorfkirche St. Josef Massenricht (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens729Pavlova Huť Nature Reserve (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs013Murner See (52 km)
    Caves013Osterhöhle (62 km)
    Museums012Městské Muzeum (52 km)
    Other attractions14Zaniklý Klášter Milosrdných Sester (49 km)
    Treks13European Long Distance Path E6, Germany, Oberpfalz (47 km)
    Parks11Landschaftsgarten (47 km)
    Buddhist sites01Buddhistisches Waldkloster Muttodaya (80 km)
    Waterfalls01Dooser Wasserfall (89 km)

    Floß: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Floß?

    Geissleite (viewpoint, about 7 km), Entenbühl (viewpoint, about 12 km), Pavlova Huť Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 19 km), Podkovák Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 23 km), Castle Weihersberg (heritage site, about 33 km), Platte (viewpoint, about 33 km).

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

    35 places on Spotwander: 7 forts & heritage, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 churches, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest fort to Floß?

    Castle Weihersberg, about 33 km by road; Miega (38 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Floß?

    Geissleite, about 7 km by road; Entenbühl (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Floß?

    Dorfkirche St. Josef Massenricht, about 34 km by road; St. Johannes Nepomuk (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Floß?

    Start in Floß, visit Geissleite, then Castle Weihersberg, then Entenbühl, then Pavlova Huť Nature Reserve, then Podkovák Nature Reserve, and drive back — about 120 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Floß?

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

    Towns near Floß

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