Gera district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Großenstein

Großenstein is a town in Gera district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 1,441 people. Within 50 km by road there are 183 places to visit — 127 churches, 32 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Kirche Bethenhausen (4 km), Evangelische Dorfkirche Brahmenau (4 km) and St. Marien (5 km).

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Großenstein, Thuringia
Großenstein, Gera district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Großenstein at a glance

Location
Gera district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 1,441
Coordinates
50.9000° N, 12.2000° E
Places within 50 km
183 (183 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 Großenstein

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Großenstein: 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 Großenstein

175 churches within 100 km of Großenstein. The closest is Kirche Bethenhausen (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Großenstein

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Großenstein. The closest is Ronneburger Schloss (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Großenstein

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Großenstein. The closest is Nikolaiturm (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Nikolaiturm · viewpoint · Altenburger Land · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Luftschiff · viewpoint · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Pfaffenberg · viewpoint · Zwickau · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Jenzig · viewpoint · Jena · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Fuchsturm · viewpoint · Jena · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Burg Greifenberg · viewpoint · Jena · ~51 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Großenstein

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Großenstein. The closest is Aussichtsturm Haselbacher Teiche (32 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Großenstein

9 museums within 100 km of Großenstein. The closest is August Horch Museum (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Großenstein

8 parks within 100 km of Großenstein. The closest is Neue Landschaft Ronneburg (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Großenstein

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 32 km on the road.

  1. Start in Großenstein
  2. 4 km Kirche Bethenhausen · church, Greiz
  3. 3 km Evangelische Dorfkirche Brahmenau · church, Greiz
  4. 9 km Ronneburger Schloss · heritage site, Greiz
  5. 1 km St. Marien · church, Greiz
  6. 9 km Kirche Großstechau · church, Altenburger Land
  7. 6 km Back to Großenstein

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How to reach Großenstein

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    Within 15 km of Großenstein

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Großenstein by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches127175Kirche Bethenhausen (4 km)
    Forts & heritage3252Ronneburger Schloss (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints321Nikolaiturm (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs912Aussichtsturm Haselbacher Teiche (32 km)
    Museums59August Horch Museum (34 km)
    Parks58Neue Landschaft Ronneburg (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Hohe Lehde (47 km)
    Other attractions03Karmelitenkloster (54 km)
    Caves02Prinzenhöhle (56 km)

    Großenstein: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Großenstein?

    Kirche Bethenhausen (church, about 4 km), Evangelische Dorfkirche Brahmenau (church, about 4 km), St. Marien (church, about 5 km), Ronneburger Schloss (heritage site, about 6 km), Kirche Großstechau (church, about 6 km), Neue Landschaft Ronneburg (park, about 6 km).

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

    183 places on Spotwander: 127 churches, 32 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Großenstein?

    Kirche Bethenhausen, about 4 km by road; Evangelische Dorfkirche Brahmenau (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Großenstein?

    Ronneburger Schloss, about 6 km by road; Naulitzer Schanze (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Großenstein?

    Nikolaiturm, about 23 km by road; Luftschiff (47 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Großenstein?

    Start in Großenstein, visit Kirche Bethenhausen, then Evangelische Dorfkirche Brahmenau, then Ronneburger Schloss, then St. Marien, then Kirche Großstechau, and drive back — about 32 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Großenstein?

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

    Towns near Großenstein

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