Bezirk Reutte district, Tyrol, Austria
Places to visit near Heiterwang
Heiterwang is a town in Bezirk Reutte district, Tyrol, Austria, home to about 532 people. Within 50 km by road there are 287 places to visit — 216 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 forts & heritage, 22 churches and 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Ehrenberg Castle (4 km), Thaneller (4 km) and Kohlbergspitze (5 km).

Heiterwang at a glance
- Location
- Bezirk Reutte district, Tyrol, Austria
- Population
- about 532
- Coordinates
- 47.4500° N, 10.7500° E
- Places within 50 km
- 287 (287 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches
Top places to visit near Heiterwang
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Heiterwang: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Ehrenberg CastleMuseums · VorarlbergMust-see
- ThanellerHills · VorarlbergMust-see
- KohlbergspitzeHills · Bezirk ReutteMust-see
- HönigHills · Bezirk ReutteMust-see
- ZwischentorenHills · Bezirk ReutteMust-see
- HochschrutteHills · Bezirk ReutteMust-see
- FrauenseeLakes & Dams · VorarlbergMust-see
- Roter SteinHills · Bezirk ImstMust-see
- SteinmandlspitzeHills · Bezirk ReutteMust-see
- Hintere SuwaldspitzeHills · Bezirk ReutteMust-see
- Gartner WandHills · Bezirk ReutteMust-see
- GehrenspitzeHills · VorarlbergMust-see
More places near Heiterwang
- Kreuzkopf · viewpoint · Bavaria · ~11 km · Must-see
- Gaicht Pass · viewpoint · Vorarlberg · ~12 km · Must-see
- Säuling · viewpoint · Swabia · ~12 km · Must-see
- Schönjöchl · viewpoint · Bezirk Reutte · ~12 km · Must-see
- Zwerchenberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Reutte · ~12 km · Must-see
- Hirschfäng · viewpoint · Swabia · ~12 km · Must-see
- Hochwanner · viewpoint · Bezirk Reutte · ~12 km · Must-see
- Daniel · viewpoint · Bezirk Reutte · ~12 km · Must-see
- Grubigstein · viewpoint · Bezirk Reutte · ~13 km · Must-see
- Tagweidkopf · viewpoint · Bezirk Imst · ~13 km · Must-see
- Kellenspitze · viewpoint · Vorarlberg · ~13 km · Must-see
- Loreakopf · viewpoint · Bezirk Imst · ~13 km · Must-see
Things to see near Heiterwang, by type
Hill stations & viewpoints near Heiterwang
216 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Heiterwang. The closest is Thaneller (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Thaneller · viewpoint · Vorarlberg · ~4 km · Must-see
- Kohlbergspitze · viewpoint · Bezirk Reutte · ~5 km · Must-see
- Hönig · viewpoint · Bezirk Reutte · ~8 km · Must-see
- Zwischentoren · viewpoint · Bezirk Reutte · ~8 km · Must-see
- Hochschrutte · viewpoint · Bezirk Reutte · ~9 km · Must-see
- Roter Stein · viewpoint · Bezirk Imst · ~10 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Heiterwang
24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Heiterwang. The closest is Burgstall Frauenstein (15 km). Best time: october to february.
- Burgstall Frauenstein · fort · Swabia · ~15 km · Must-see
- Schloss Hohenschwangau · fort · Swabia · ~15 km · Must-see
- Neuschwanstein Castle · fort · Swabia · ~15 km · Must-see
- Schloss Fernstein · fort · Bezirk Imst · ~16 km · Must-see
- Burgruine Sigmundsburg · fort · Bezirk Imst · ~16 km · Must-see
- Römervilla · fort · Swabia · ~16 km · Must-see
Churches near Heiterwang
22 churches within 100 km of Heiterwang. The closest is Franziskanerkloster (17 km). Best time: year-round.
- Franziskanerkloster · church · Swabia · ~17 km · Must-see
- Former St Mang’s Abbey · church · Swabia · ~17 km · Must-see
- Dorfkirche · church · Bezirk Imst · ~20 km · Must-see
- Wallfahrtskapelle Sinnesbrunn · church · Bezirk Imst · ~22 km · Must-see
- Mariä Heimsuchung · church · Upper Bavaria · ~22 km · Must-see
- Kapelle Mariä Heimsuchung · church · Swabia · ~24 km · Must-see
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Heiterwang
12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Heiterwang. The closest is Frauensee (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Frauensee · lake · Vorarlberg · ~9 km · Must-see
- Haldensee · lake · Vorarlberg · ~17 km · Must-see
- Hopfensee · lake · Swabia · ~22 km · Must-see
- Traualpsee · lake · Vorarlberg · ~22 km · Must-see
- Vilsalpsee · lake · Vorarlberg · ~23 km · Must-see
- Sieglseen · lake · Vorarlberg · ~25 km · Must-see
Waterfalls near Heiterwang
5 waterfalls within 100 km of Heiterwang. The closest is Lechfall (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.
- Lechfall · waterfall · Swabia · ~16 km · Must-see
- Stuibenfall · waterfall · Swabia · ~37 km · Must-see
- Schleierwasserfallhöhle · waterfall · Upper Bavaria · ~38 km · Must-see
- Hohe Wasserfalle · waterfall · Bezirk Imst · ~45 km · Must-see
- Stuibenfall · waterfall · Bezirk Imst · ~49 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Heiterwang
3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Heiterwang. The closest is Allgäuer Hochalpen (41 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Allgäuer Hochalpen · sanctuary · Swabia · ~41 km · Must-see
- Naturschutzgebiet Engelswand · sanctuary · Bezirk Imst · ~43 km · Must-see
- Buckelwiesen Am Geißschädel · sanctuary · Upper Bavaria · ~47 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Heiterwang
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.
- Start in Heiterwang
- 4 km Ehrenberg Castle · museum, Vorarlberg
- 5 km Thaneller · viewpoint, Vorarlberg
- 5 km Hönig · viewpoint, Bezirk Reutte
- 8 km Zwischentoren · viewpoint, Bezirk Reutte
- 4 km Kohlbergspitze · viewpoint, Bezirk Reutte
- 5 km Back to Heiterwang
Plan a longer trip from Heiterwang — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Heiterwang
No traveller has reported from around Heiterwang yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.
How to reach Heiterwang
All places near Heiterwang by distance
Within 15 km of Heiterwang
- Hoher Straußberg · viewpoint · Swabia · ~14 km · Must-see
- Burgstall Frauenstein · fort · Swabia · ~15 km · Must-see
- Schloss Hohenschwangau · fort · Swabia · ~15 km · Must-see
- Neuschwanstein Castle · fort · Swabia · ~15 km · Must-see
- Rote Flüh · viewpoint · Vorarlberg · ~15 km · Must-see
- Geierköpfe-Hauptgipfel · viewpoint · Bezirk Reutte · ~15 km · Must-see
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Schloss Fernstein · fort · Bezirk Imst · ~16 km · Must-see
- Burgruine Sigmundsburg · fort · Bezirk Imst · ~16 km · Must-see
- Lechfall · waterfall · Swabia · ~16 km · Must-see
- Römervilla · fort · Swabia · ~16 km · Must-see
- Sommerrodelbahn Tegelberg · viewpoint · Swabia · ~16 km · Must-see
- Hochplatte · viewpoint · Swabia · ~17 km · Must-see
- Franziskanerkloster · church · Swabia · ~17 km · Must-see
- Former St Mang’s Abbey · church · Swabia · ~17 km · Must-see
- Baumgarten · park · Swabia · ~17 km · Must-see
- Hohes Schloss · fort · Swabia · ~17 km · Must-see
- Geiselstein · viewpoint · Swabia · ~17 km · Must-see
- Haldensee · lake · Vorarlberg · ~17 km · Must-see
- Schellschlicht · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~18 km · Must-see
- Schwarzenköpfel · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~18 km · Must-see
- Heiterwand · viewpoint · Bezirk Imst · ~19 km · Must-see
- Wannig · viewpoint · Bezirk Imst · ~19 km · Must-see
- Kreuzspitze · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~19 km · Must-see
- Leilachspitze · viewpoint · Vorarlberg · ~19 km · Must-see
- Scheinbergspitz · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~19 km · Must-see
- Kesselwand · viewpoint · Swabia · ~20 km · Must-see
- Kuchelbergkopf · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~20 km · Must-see
- Dorfkirche · church · Bezirk Imst · ~20 km · Must-see
- Salober · viewpoint · Bavaria · ~21 km · Must-see
- Drachenkopf · viewpoint · Bezirk Imst · ~21 km · Must-see
- Zugspitzeck · viewpoint · Bavaria · ~21 km · Must-see
- Schneefernerkopf · viewpoint · Bavaria · ~21 km · Must-see
- Aggenstein · viewpoint · Bavaria · ~21 km · Must-see
- Wallfahrtskapelle Sinnesbrunn · church · Bezirk Imst · ~22 km · Must-see
- Friederspitz · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~22 km · Must-see
- Südliche Wetterspitze · viewpoint · Bavaria · ~22 km · Must-see
- Vorderer Tajakopf · viewpoint · Bezirk Imst · ~22 km · Must-see
- Mariä Heimsuchung · church · Upper Bavaria · ~22 km · Must-see
- Hopfensee · lake · Swabia · ~22 km · Must-see
- Traualpsee · lake · Vorarlberg · ~22 km · Must-see
- Ruine Falkenstein · fort · Swabia · ~22 km · Must-see
- Feigenkopf · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~22 km · Must-see
- Hinterer Tajakopf · viewpoint · Bezirk Imst · ~22 km · Must-see
- Buchenberg · viewpoint · Swabia · ~22 km · Must-see
- Wetterwandeck · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~23 km · Must-see
- Breitenberg · viewpoint · Swabia · ~23 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 216 | 216 | Thaneller (4 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 24 | 24 | Burgstall Frauenstein (15 km) |
| Churches | 22 | 22 | Franziskanerkloster (17 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 12 | 12 | Frauensee (9 km) |
| Waterfalls | 5 | 5 | Lechfall (16 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 3 | 3 | Allgäuer Hochalpen (41 km) |
| Museums | 1 | 1 | Ehrenberg Castle (4 km) |
| Parks | 1 | 1 | Baumgarten (17 km) |
| Treks | 1 | 1 | Via Alpina Red R45 (32 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 1 | 1 | Eyüp-Sultan-Moschee (37 km) |
| Caves | 1 | 1 | Frickenhöhle (38 km) |
Heiterwang: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Heiterwang?
Ehrenberg Castle (museum, about 4 km), Thaneller (viewpoint, about 4 km), Kohlbergspitze (viewpoint, about 5 km), Hönig (viewpoint, about 8 km), Zwischentoren (viewpoint, about 8 km), Hochschrutte (viewpoint, about 9 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Heiterwang?
287 places on Spotwander: 216 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 waterfalls.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Heiterwang?
Thaneller, about 4 km by road; Kohlbergspitze (5 km) is next.
Which is the nearest fort to Heiterwang?
Burgstall Frauenstein, about 15 km by road; Schloss Hohenschwangau (15 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Heiterwang?
Franziskanerkloster, about 17 km by road; Former St Mang’s Abbey (17 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Heiterwang?
Start in Heiterwang, visit Ehrenberg Castle, then Thaneller, then Hönig, then Zwischentoren, then Kohlbergspitze, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Heiterwang?
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.
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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Heiterwang’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Heiterwang on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.