Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Grub

Grub is a town in Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 3,129 people. Within 50 km by road there are 122 places to visit — 35 forts & heritage, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 churches and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Buchberg (2 km), St. Jakobus (4 km) and Weißenstädter See (5 km).

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Grub at a glance

Location
Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 3,129
Coordinates
50.1028° N, 11.9290° E
Places within 50 km
122 (122 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 Grub

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Grub: 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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Forts & heritage near Grub

97 forts & heritage within 100 km of Grub. The closest is Epprechtstein Labyrinth (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Grub

66 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Grub. The closest is Buchberg (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Buchberg · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Rudolfstein · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Bergkopf · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Großer Waldstein · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Rehberg · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Schneeberg · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~10 km · Must-see

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Churches near Grub

66 churches within 100 km of Grub. The closest is St. Jakobus (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Grub

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Grub. The closest is Fürstenstein (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Grub

17 caves within 100 km of Grub. The closest is Ebnether Keller (62 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Grub

12 museums within 100 km of Grub. The closest is Porzellanikon (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Grub

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Grub
  2. 2 km Buchberg · viewpoint, Upper Franconia
  3. 4 km Epprechtstein Labyrinth · heritage site, Upper Franconia
  4. 7 km St. Jakobus · church, Upper Franconia
  5. 1 km Weißenstädter See · lake, Upper Franconia
  6. 4 km Rudolfstein · viewpoint, Upper Franconia
  7. 6 km Back to Grub

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How to reach Grub

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    Within 15 km of Grub

    • Ochsenkopf · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~15 km · Must-see

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Grub by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3597Epprechtstein Labyrinth (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3366Buchberg (2 km)
    Churches3066St. Jakobus (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens823Fürstenstein (23 km)
    Caves017Ebnether Keller (62 km)
    Museums712Porzellanikon (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36Weißenstädter See (5 km)
    Treks33European Long Distance Path E6, Germany, Hessen (11 km)
    Parks12Landschaftsgarten (14 km)
    Buddhist sites11Buddhistisches Waldkloster Muttodaya (26 km)
    Other attractions11Zaniklý Klášter Milosrdných Sester (39 km)
    Waterfalls01Dooser Wasserfall (70 km)

    Grub: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Grub?

    Buchberg (viewpoint, about 2 km), St. Jakobus (church, about 4 km), Weißenstädter See (lake, about 5 km), Epprechtstein Labyrinth (heritage site, about 6 km), Rudolfstein (viewpoint, about 6 km), Bergkopf (viewpoint, about 7 km).

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

    122 places on Spotwander: 35 forts & heritage, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 churches, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Grub?

    Epprechtstein Labyrinth, about 6 km by road; Rotes Schloß (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Grub?

    Buchberg, about 2 km by road; Rudolfstein (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Grub?

    St. Jakobus, about 4 km by road; St. Veit (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Grub?

    Start in Grub, visit Buchberg, then Epprechtstein Labyrinth, then St. Jakobus, then Weißenstädter See, then Rudolfstein, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Grub?

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

    Towns near Grub

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