Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Places to visit near Hetzerath

Hetzerath is a town in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, home to about 2,005 people. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit — 13 forts & heritage, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 churches and 9 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Kellerberg (5 km), Monzeler Hüttenkopf (12 km) and Kenner Flur (14 km).

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Hetzerath, Rhineland-Palatinate
Hetzerath, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hetzerath at a glance

Location
Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Population
about 2,005
Coordinates
49.8833° N, 6.8167° E
Places within 50 km
54 (54 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 Hetzerath

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

Forts & heritage near Hetzerath

114 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hetzerath. The closest is Ramstein Castle (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hetzerath

62 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hetzerath. The closest is Kellerberg (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kellerberg · viewpoint · Saarland · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Monzeler Hüttenkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis St. Wendel · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Hohe Wurzel · viewpoint · Landkreis St. Wendel · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Rösterkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Merzig-Wadern · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Kahlheid · viewpoint · Landkreis St. Wendel · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Buerberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Vulkaneifel · ~35 km · Must-see

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Churches near Hetzerath

60 churches within 100 km of Hetzerath. The closest is Rheinisches Landesmuseum (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hetzerath

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hetzerath. The closest is Kenner Flur (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Hetzerath

14 museums within 100 km of Hetzerath. The closest is Karl-Marx-Haus (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Hetzerath

9 parks within 100 km of Hetzerath. The closest is Wild- Und Freizeitpark Klotten (49 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Hetzerath

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 74 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hetzerath
  2. 5 km Kellerberg · viewpoint, Saarland
  3. 18 km Welschbillig Castle · heritage site, Saarland
  4. 8 km Ramstein Castle · heritage site, Saarland
  5. 6 km Kenner Flur · nature spot, Saarland
  6. 25 km Monzeler Hüttenkopf · viewpoint, Landkreis St. Wendel
  7. 12 km Back to Hetzerath

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From travellers near Hetzerath

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How to reach Hetzerath

    All places near Hetzerath by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hetzerath by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage13114Ramstein Castle (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2062Kellerberg (5 km)
    Churches460Rheinisches Landesmuseum (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens921Kenner Flur (14 km)
    Museums214Karl-Marx-Haus (24 km)
    Parks19Wild- Und Freizeitpark Klotten (49 km)
    Other attractions18Amphitheater (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Lac d'Echternach (38 km)
    Treks03Sentier de l'Our (62 km)
    Caves12Buchenloch (50 km)
    Waterfalls01Wasserfall Dreimühlen (62 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Le Juste Milieu (73 km)

    Hetzerath: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hetzerath?

    Kellerberg (viewpoint, about 5 km), Monzeler Hüttenkopf (viewpoint, about 12 km), Kenner Flur (nature spot, about 14 km), Ramstein Castle (heritage site, about 18 km), Welschbillig Castle (heritage site, about 23 km), Rheinisches Landesmuseum (church, about 24 km).

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

    54 places on Spotwander: 13 forts & heritage, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 churches, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hetzerath?

    Ramstein Castle, about 18 km by road; Welschbillig Castle (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hetzerath?

    Kellerberg, about 5 km by road; Monzeler Hüttenkopf (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Hetzerath?

    Rheinisches Landesmuseum, about 24 km by road; Saints-Pierre-et-Paul (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hetzerath?

    Start in Hetzerath, visit Kellerberg, then Welschbillig Castle, then Ramstein Castle, then Kenner Flur, then Monzeler Hüttenkopf, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hetzerath?

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

    Towns near Hetzerath

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