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Gilserberg

Gilserberg is a town in Regierungsbezirk Kassel district, Hesse, Germany of about 3,470 people. Within 50 km by road there are 180 places to visit: 72 hill stations & viewpoints, 66 forts & heritage and 31 churches. The must-see places are Burgruine Schönstein, Hundskopf and Jeust.

50.9500° N, 9.0667° EPop. 3,470

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Within 30 km59 places
Within 50 km180
Must-see300
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Burgruine Schönstein, heritage site near Gilserberg
Must-see

Burgruine Schönstein

Heritage site · 4 km

Must-see

Hundskopf

Viewpoint · 4 km

Must-see

Jeust

Viewpoint · 6 km

Places near Gilserberg by type

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One day from Gilserberg

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:36 pm

44 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 Gilserberg
  2. Burg Jesbergheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Wüstegartenviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Burgruine Schönsteinheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Burgstall Heimburgheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Wetzsteinviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Gilserberg
Today’s loopGilserbergStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gilserberg?

Burgruine Schönstein (heritage site, about 4 km), Hundskopf (viewpoint, about 4 km), Jeust (viewpoint, about 6 km), Burgstall Heimburg (heritage site, about 6 km), Wetzstein (viewpoint, about 9 km), Wüstegarten (viewpoint, about 9 km).

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

180 places on Spotwander: 72 hill stations & viewpoints, 66 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 museum.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gilserberg?

Hundskopf, about 4 km by road; Jeust (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Gilserberg?

Burgruine Schönstein, about 4 km by road; Burgstall Heimburg (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gilserberg?

Start in Gilserberg, visit Burg Jesberg, then Wüstegarten, then Burgruine Schönstein, then Burgstall Heimburg, then Wetzstein, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.