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Illschwang

Illschwang is a town in Upper Palatinate district, Bavaria, Germany of about 2,091 people. Within 50 km by road there are 142 places to visit: 70 forts & heritage, 22 churches and 17 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Schloss Sulzbach, Burgruine Lichtenegg and Osterhöhle.

49.4500° N, 11.6833° EPop. 2,091

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Within 30 km63 places
Within 50 km142
Must-see298
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Schloss Sulzbach, heritage site near Illschwang
Must-see

Schloss Sulzbach

Heritage site · 9 km

Burgruine Lichtenegg, heritage site near Illschwang
Must-see

Burgruine Lichtenegg

Heritage site · 9 km

Osterhöhle, cave near Illschwang
Must-see

Osterhöhle

Cave · 10 km

Places near Illschwang by type

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One day from Illschwang

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:29 pm

59 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Illschwang
  2. Schloss Sulzbachheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Osterhöhlecave · 1 hrs
  4. Burgruine Lichteneggheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Schweppermannsburgheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Burgstall Scharfenbergheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Illschwang
Today’s loopIllschwangStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Illschwang?

Schloss Sulzbach (heritage site, about 9 km), Burgruine Lichtenegg (heritage site, about 9 km), Osterhöhle (cave, about 10 km), Burgstall Scharfenberg (heritage site, about 10 km), Annaberg (viewpoint, about 10 km), Wüstung Großenfalz (nature spot, about 11 km).

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

142 places on Spotwander: 70 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 caves.

Which is the nearest fort to Illschwang?

Schloss Sulzbach, about 9 km by road; Burgruine Lichtenegg (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Illschwang?

St. Peter Und Paul, about 12 km by road; Sankt Michael (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Illschwang?

Start in Illschwang, visit Schloss Sulzbach, then Osterhöhle, then Burgruine Lichtenegg, then Schweppermannsburg, then Burgstall Scharfenberg, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.