Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Hellenthal

Hellenthal is a town in Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 8,582 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit — 34 forts & heritage, 18 churches, 18 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Reifferscheid Castle (3 km), Eigart (7 km) and Weißer Stein (12 km).

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Hellenthal, North Rhine-Westphalia
Hellenthal, Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hellenthal at a glance

Location
Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 8,582
Coordinates
50.4833° N, 6.4333° E
Places within 50 km
91 (91 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 Hellenthal

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

Forts & heritage near Hellenthal

101 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hellenthal. The closest is Reifferscheid Castle (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Hellenthal

84 churches within 100 km of Hellenthal. The closest is Monschau Castle (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hellenthal

50 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hellenthal. The closest is Eigart (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Eigart · viewpoint · Landkreis Vulkaneifel · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Weißer Stein · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Kalvarienberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Vulkaneifel · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Herkelstein · viewpoint · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Signal de Botrange · viewpoint · Wallonia · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Schwarzer Mann · viewpoint · Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm · ~32 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hellenthal

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hellenthal. The closest is Brettner Hof (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Hellenthal

11 museums within 100 km of Hellenthal. The closest is Ordensburg Vogelsang (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hellenthal

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hellenthal. The closest is Obersee (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Hellenthal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hellenthal
  2. 12 km Weißer Stein · viewpoint, Cologne Government Region
  3. 13 km Reifferscheid Castle · heritage site, Landkreis Vulkaneifel
  4. 15 km Ordensburg Vogelsang · museum, Landkreis Vulkaneifel
  5. 6 km Obersee · lake, Landkreis Vulkaneifel
  6. 10 km Eigart · viewpoint, Landkreis Vulkaneifel
  7. 7 km Back to Hellenthal

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From travellers near Hellenthal

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How to reach Hellenthal

    All places near Hellenthal by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Elisengarten · park · Cologne Government Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • St. Michael (Dimitrios) · church · Cologne Government Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Aachen Cathedral · church · Cologne Government Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Kongreßdenkmal · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Haarberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • St. Paul · church · Cologne Government Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Sandkaulpark · park · Cologne Government Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Germanus · church · Cologne Government Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Hubertus · church · Cologne Government Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Pfaffenturm · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Torbogen des Klosterather Hofs · attraction · Cologne Government Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Stadtgarten · park · Cologne Government Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Westpark · park · Cologne Government Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Langer Turm · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • St. Georg · church · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Salvatorberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Ponttor · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Église Saint-Remacle · church · Wallonia · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Bilal-Moschee · dargah · Cologne Government Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Oberhausen · fort · Wallonia · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Vaalserberg · viewpoint · Limburg · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Saffenburg · fort · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Lousberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Château de Streversdorp · fort · Wallonia · ~53 km · Must-see
    • St. Lucia · church · Cologne Government Region · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Hohe Acht · viewpoint · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Burg Daun · fort · Landkreis Vulkaneifel · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Burg Soerserhaus · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Kriegshoven Castle · fort · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Lac des Doyards · lake · Wallonia · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Hochkelberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Vulkaneifel · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Burg Ouren · fort · Wallonia · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Huis Bloemendal · fort · Limburg · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Museum Vaals · museum · Limburg · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Buerberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Vulkaneifel · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Häuschen · viewpoint · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Sint-Catharinakapel · church · Limburg · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Raßberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Kneiff · viewpoint · Canton Clervaux · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Kapelle St. Josef · church · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~57 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hellenthal by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage34101Reifferscheid Castle (3 km)
    Churches1884Monschau Castle (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1850Eigart (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens417Brettner Hof (22 km)
    Museums211Ordensburg Vogelsang (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs610Obersee (17 km)
    Parks310Kennedypark (49 km)
    Waterfalls33Cascade de Reinhardstein (30 km)
    Other attractions12Steinfeld Abbey (12 km)
    Caves12Buchenloch (40 km)
    Treks12Eifelsteig (41 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Bilal-Moschee (52 km)

    Hellenthal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hellenthal?

    Reifferscheid Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Eigart (viewpoint, about 7 km), Weißer Stein (viewpoint, about 12 km), Steinfeld Abbey (attraction, about 12 km), Ordensburg Vogelsang (museum, about 14 km), Obersee (lake, about 17 km).

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

    91 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 18 churches, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hellenthal?

    Reifferscheid Castle, about 3 km by road; Castle Blankenheim (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Hellenthal?

    Monschau Castle, about 20 km by road; St. Stephanus-Kirche (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hellenthal?

    Eigart, about 7 km by road; Weißer Stein (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hellenthal?

    Start in Hellenthal, visit Weißer Stein, then Reifferscheid Castle, then Ordensburg Vogelsang, then Obersee, then Eigart, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hellenthal?

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

    Towns near Hellenthal

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