Bezirk Graz-Umgebung district, Styria, Austria

Places to visit near Geistthal

Geistthal is a town in Bezirk Graz-Umgebung district, Styria, Austria, home to about 233 people. Within 50 km by road there are 195 places to visit — 60 forts & heritage, 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 churches and 24 caves. The must-see places are Weiss Kapelle (13 km), Pfaffenkogel (13 km) and Speikkogel (14 km).

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Geistthal, Styria
Geistthal, Bezirk Graz-Umgebung district, Styria, Austria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Geistthal at a glance

Location
Bezirk Graz-Umgebung district, Styria, Austria
Population
about 233
Coordinates
47.1667° N, 15.1667° E
Places within 50 km
195 (195 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 Geistthal

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Forts & heritage near Geistthal

94 forts & heritage within 100 km of Geistthal. The closest is Schloss Waldstein (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Geistthal

91 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Geistthal. The closest is Pfaffenkogel (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Pfaffenkogel · viewpoint · Bezirk Graz-Umgebung · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Speikkogel · viewpoint · Bezirk Leoben · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Lenzmoarkogel · viewpoint · Bezirk Murtal · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Eggenberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Graz-Umgebung · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Generalkogel · viewpoint · Bezirk Graz-Umgebung · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Kugelstein · viewpoint · Bezirk Graz-Umgebung · ~18 km · Must-see

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Churches near Geistthal

65 churches within 100 km of Geistthal. The closest is Weiss Kapelle (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Geistthal

24 caves within 100 km of Geistthal. The closest is Fünffenstergrotte (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Geistthal

6 museums within 100 km of Geistthal. The closest is Neue Galerie Graz (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Geistthal

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Geistthal. The closest is Vogelschutzgebiet Weinzödl (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Geistthal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Geistthal
  2. 14 km Speikkogel · viewpoint, Bezirk Leoben
  3. 22 km Ruine Waldstein · heritage site, Bezirk Graz-Umgebung
  4. 1 km Schloss Waldstein · heritage site, Bezirk Graz-Umgebung
  5. 8 km Pfaffenkogel · viewpoint, Bezirk Graz-Umgebung
  6. 19 km Weiss Kapelle · church, Bezirk Voitsberg
  7. 13 km Back to Geistthal

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How to reach Geistthal

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Geistthal by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6094Schloss Waldstein (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4991Pfaffenkogel (13 km)
    Churches4665Weiss Kapelle (13 km)
    Caves2424Fünffenstergrotte (18 km)
    Museums56Neue Galerie Graz (29 km)
    Other attractions56Schwammerlturm (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Vogelschutzgebiet Weinzödl (24 km)
    Waterfalls22Kesselfall (23 km)
    Parks22Volksgarten (28 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Leopoldsteinersee (63 km)

    Geistthal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Geistthal?

    Weiss Kapelle (church, about 13 km), Pfaffenkogel (viewpoint, about 13 km), Speikkogel (viewpoint, about 14 km), Schloss Waldstein (heritage site, about 14 km), Ruine Waldstein (heritage site, about 14 km), Lenzmoarkogel (viewpoint, about 15 km).

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

    195 places on Spotwander: 60 forts & heritage, 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 churches, 24 caves, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Geistthal?

    Schloss Waldstein, about 14 km by road; Ruine Waldstein (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Geistthal?

    Pfaffenkogel, about 13 km by road; Speikkogel (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Geistthal?

    Weiss Kapelle, about 13 km by road; Alte Kirche (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Geistthal?

    Start in Geistthal, visit Speikkogel, then Ruine Waldstein, then Schloss Waldstein, then Pfaffenkogel, then Weiss Kapelle, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Geistthal?

    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 Geistthal

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