Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Graben

Graben is a town in Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 3,250 people. Within 50 km by road there are 159 places to visit — 67 churches, 62 forts & heritage, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens and 5 parks. The must-see places are Christuskirche (6 km), Burgruine Haltenberg (8 km) and Schanzen Im Westerholz (10 km).

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

Graben at a glance

Location
Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 3,250
Coordinates
48.1873° N, 10.8222° E
Places within 50 km
159 (159 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 Graben

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Graben: 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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Churches near Graben

121 churches within 100 km of Graben. The closest is Christuskirche (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Graben

109 forts & heritage within 100 km of Graben. The closest is Burgruine Haltenberg (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Graben

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

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Parks near Graben

18 parks within 100 km of Graben. The closest is Zoo Augsburg (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Graben

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Graben. The closest is Ilsesee (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Graben

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Graben. The closest is Am Heisteig (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Am Heisteig · viewpoint · Swabia · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Schuttberg · viewpoint · Swabia · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Staufenberg · viewpoint · Swabia · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Ilkahöhe · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Hoher Peißenberg · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~57 km · Must-see
  • Auerberg · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~63 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Graben

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Graben
  2. 6 km Christuskirche · church, Swabia
  3. 16 km Mariä Himmelfahrt · church, Upper Bavaria
  4. 5 km Schanzen Im Westerholz · heritage site, Upper Bavaria
  5. 2 km Burgruine Haltenberg · heritage site, Upper Bavaria
  6. 8 km Feuchtbodensiedlung Pestenacker · heritage site, Upper Bavaria
  7. 13 km Back to Graben

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How to reach Graben

    All places near Graben by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Graben by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches67121Christuskirche (6 km)
    Forts & heritage62109Burgruine Haltenberg (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens919Kissinger Heide (19 km)
    Parks518Zoo Augsburg (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs79Ilsesee (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints39Am Heisteig (27 km)
    Museums36Deutsche Barockgalerie (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs34Kammgarn-Selimiye-Moschee (26 km)
    Other attractions02Kloster Thierhaupten (53 km)

    Graben: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Graben?

    Christuskirche (church, about 6 km), Burgruine Haltenberg (heritage site, about 8 km), Schanzen Im Westerholz (heritage site, about 10 km), Feuchtbodensiedlung Pestenacker (heritage site, about 13 km), Mariä Himmelfahrt (church, about 15 km), Ilsesee (lake, about 15 km).

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

    159 places on Spotwander: 67 churches, 62 forts & heritage, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 parks, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Graben?

    Christuskirche, about 6 km by road; Mariä Himmelfahrt (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Graben?

    Burgruine Haltenberg, about 8 km by road; Schanzen Im Westerholz (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Graben?

    Kissinger Heide, about 19 km by road; Botanical Garden Augsburg (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Graben?

    Start in Graben, visit Christuskirche, then Mariä Himmelfahrt, then Schanzen Im Westerholz, then Burgruine Haltenberg, then Feuchtbodensiedlung Pestenacker, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Graben?

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

    Towns near Graben

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