Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Places to visit near Glatten

Glatten is a town in Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, home to about 2,331 people. Within 50 km by road there are 206 places to visit — 69 forts & heritage, 53 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 churches and 24 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Benzinger Berg (4 km), Burg Hohendießen (7 km) and Way of St. James (9 km).

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Glatten, Baden-Württemberg
Glatten, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Glatten at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Population
about 2,331
Coordinates
48.4425° N, 8.5112° E
Places within 50 km
206 (206 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 Glatten

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Glatten: 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 Glatten, by type

Forts & heritage near Glatten

97 forts & heritage within 100 km of Glatten. The closest is Burg Hohendießen (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Glatten

76 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Glatten. The closest is Schöllkopf (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Schöllkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Rinkenkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Kapf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Lettstädter Höhe · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Schliffkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Seekopf - Skilift Ruhestein · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~31 km · Must-see

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Churches near Glatten

53 churches within 100 km of Glatten. The closest is Münsterkirche (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Glatten

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Glatten. The closest is Benzinger Berg (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Benzinger Berg · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Große Tannen · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Osterhalde · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Haiterbacher Heckengäu · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Kniebis-Alexanderschanze · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Staufen · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~24 km · Must-see

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Museums near Glatten

13 museums within 100 km of Glatten. The closest is Museum Am Markt (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Glatten

8 treks within 100 km of Glatten. The closest is Way of St. James (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Glatten

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Glatten
  2. 9 km Burgruine Lichtenfels · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  3. 4 km Way of St. James · trek, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  4. 4 km Burg Hohendießen · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  5. 11 km Ruine Rüdenberg · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  6. 12 km Benzinger Berg · nature spot, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  7. 4 km Back to Glatten

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From travellers near Glatten

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How to reach Glatten

    All places near Glatten by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Tannenfels · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Glaswaldsee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Lettstädter Höhe · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Ruine Schenkenburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Huzenbacher See · lake · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Staufen · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Burg Waseneck · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Hohennagold Castle · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Burg Berneck · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Heiligkreuz Und Schloßberg · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Johanneskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Evangelische Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Willenburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Buhlbachsee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Röschenschanze · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Mindersbacher Tal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Museum Am Markt · museum · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Apothekenmuseum · museum · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Lichtenegg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Schüttesäge-Museum · museum · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Ev. Stadtkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Ruine Schenkenburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Römerturm · fort · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Pommerlesloch · cave · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Schliffkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Evangelische Stadtkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Schurmsee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Ruine Walkenstein · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Schlichemtal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Burg Urslingen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Siegburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Salenhofweiher · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Martinskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Breilried · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Wachendorf · fort · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Seekopf - Skilift Ruhestein · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Ruine Rotenzimmern · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Ruine Herrenzimmern · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Fautsburg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Ruhestein · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~31 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Glatten by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6997Burg Hohendießen (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints5376Schöllkopf (11 km)
    Churches3353Münsterkirche (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2431Benzinger Berg (4 km)
    Museums713Museum Am Markt (26 km)
    Treks48Way of St. James (9 km)
    Waterfalls56Burgbachwasserfall (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Glaswaldsee (23 km)
    Other attractions34TK Elevator Testturm (38 km)
    Caves23Pommerlesloch (29 km)
    Parks23Baumwipfelpfad Schwarzwald (43 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Ulu-Moschee (58 km)

    Glatten: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Glatten?

    Benzinger Berg (nature spot, about 4 km), Burg Hohendießen (heritage site, about 7 km), Way of St. James (trek, about 9 km), Burgruine Lichtenfels (heritage site, about 9 km), Ruine Rüdenberg (heritage site, about 11 km), Schöllkopf (viewpoint, about 11 km).

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

    206 places on Spotwander: 69 forts & heritage, 53 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 churches, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Glatten?

    Burg Hohendießen, about 7 km by road; Burgruine Lichtenfels (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Glatten?

    Schöllkopf, about 11 km by road; Rinkenkopf (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Glatten?

    Münsterkirche, about 15 km by road; Kloster Alpirsbach (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Glatten?

    Start in Glatten, visit Burgruine Lichtenfels, then Way of St. James, then Burg Hohendießen, then Ruine Rüdenberg, then Benzinger Berg, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Glatten?

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

    Towns near Glatten

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