Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Gilching

Gilching is a town in Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 16,859 people. Within 50 km by road there are 280 places to visit — 106 churches, 91 forts & heritage, 31 parks and 17 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Parsberg (4 km), St. Peter Und Paul (4 km) and Mittelalterlicher Burgstall Parsberg (6 km).

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Gilching, Bavaria
Gilching, Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gilching at a glance

Location
Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 16,859
Coordinates
48.1076° N, 11.2936° E
Places within 50 km
280 (280 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Gilching

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Churches near Gilching

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

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Forts & heritage near Gilching

96 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gilching. The closest is Mittelalterlicher Burgstall Parsberg (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Gilching

33 parks within 100 km of Gilching. The closest is Schlosspark Nymphenburg (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gilching

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gilching. The closest is Parsberg (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Gilching

13 museums within 100 km of Gilching. The closest is Museum Starnberger See (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gilching

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

  • Wörthsee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Pilsensee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Starnberg · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Nadisee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Garchinger See · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Ilsesee · lake · Swabia · ~44 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Gilching

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gilching
  2. 7 km Heilig Kreuz Kirche · church, Upper Bavaria
  3. 7 km St. Peter Und Paul · church, Upper Bavaria
  4. 3 km Mittelalterlicher Burgstall Parsberg · heritage site, Upper Bavaria
  5. 2 km Parsberg · nature spot, Upper Bavaria
  6. 8 km St. Laurentius · church, Upper Bavaria
  7. 6 km Back to Gilching

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gilching by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches106113St. Peter Und Paul (4 km)
    Forts & heritage9196Mittelalterlicher Burgstall Parsberg (6 km)
    Parks3133Schlosspark Nymphenburg (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1719Parsberg (4 km)
    Museums1213Museum Starnberger See (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs99Wörthsee (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints88Bavaria (24 km)
    Mosques & dargahs34Islamisches Zentrum München (35 km)
    Other attractions22Maria Eich (11 km)
    Buddhist sites11Wat Thai (28 km)

    Gilching: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gilching?

    Parsberg (nature spot, about 4 km), St. Peter Und Paul (church, about 4 km), Mittelalterlicher Burgstall Parsberg (heritage site, about 6 km), St. Laurentius (church, about 6 km), Heilig Kreuz Kirche (church, about 7 km), Jesus Christus Kirche (church, about 7 km).

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

    280 places on Spotwander: 106 churches, 91 forts & heritage, 31 parks, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Gilching?

    St. Peter Und Paul, about 4 km by road; St. Laurentius (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gilching?

    Mittelalterlicher Burgstall Parsberg, about 6 km by road; Burgstall Gegenpoint (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Gilching?

    Schlosspark Nymphenburg, about 20 km by road; Südpark/Sendlinger Wald (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gilching?

    Start in Gilching, visit Heilig Kreuz Kirche, then St. Peter Und Paul, then Mittelalterlicher Burgstall Parsberg, then Parsberg, then St. Laurentius, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gilching?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Gilching

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