Styria, Austria

Places to visit near Johnsbach

Johnsbach is a town in Styria, Austria, home to about 154 people. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit — 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 3 churches and 3 caves. The must-see places are Admonter Reichenstein (4 km), Hochtor (6 km) and Gesäuse National Park (10 km).

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Johnsbach, Styria
Johnsbach, Styria, Austria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Johnsbach at a glance

Location
Styria, Austria
Population
about 154
Coordinates
47.5333° N, 14.5833° E
Places within 50 km
54 (54 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 and caves

Top places to visit near Johnsbach

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

Hill stations & viewpoints near Johnsbach

121 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Johnsbach. The closest is Admonter Reichenstein (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Johnsbach

73 forts & heritage within 100 km of Johnsbach. The closest is Burgruine Gallenstein (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Johnsbach

34 churches within 100 km of Johnsbach. The closest is Maria Loretto (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Johnsbach

28 caves within 100 km of Johnsbach. The closest is Wildfrauenhöhle (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Johnsbach

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Johnsbach. The closest is Leopoldsteinersee (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Johnsbach

13 museums within 100 km of Johnsbach. The closest is Admont Abbey (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Johnsbach

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Johnsbach
  2. 4 km Admonter Reichenstein · viewpoint, Bezirk Kirchdorf
  3. 8 km Admont Abbey · museum, Bezirk Kirchdorf
  4. 18 km Gesäuse National Park · national park, Bezirk Steyr-Land
  5. 5 km Hochtor · viewpoint, Bezirk Steyr-Land
  6. 16 km Schober Pass · viewpoint, Bezirk Kirchdorf
  7. 14 km Back to Johnsbach

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From travellers near Johnsbach

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How to reach Johnsbach

    All places near Johnsbach by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Rote Wand · viewpoint · Bezirk Kirchdorf · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Präbichl · viewpoint · Bezirk Steyr-Land · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Wurbauerkogel · viewpoint · Bezirk Kirchdorf · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Ramesch · viewpoint · Bezirk Kirchdorf · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Ramesch-Knochenhöhle · cave · Bezirk Kirchdorf · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Eisernes Bergl · viewpoint · Bezirk Kirchdorf · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Maria Schnee · church · Bezirk Murtal · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Warscheneck · viewpoint · Bezirk Kirchdorf · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Pießling Ursprung · cave · Bezirk Kirchdorf · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Liezener · viewpoint · Bezirk Kirchdorf · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Wasserberg · fort · Bezirk Murtal · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Nationalpark Kalkalpen · sanctuary · Bezirk Kirchdorf · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Hanfelden · fort · Bezirk Murtal · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Pyhrner Kampl · viewpoint · Bezirk Kirchdorf · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Schrocken · viewpoint · Bezirk Kirchdorf · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Almkogel · viewpoint · Bezirk Steyr-Land · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Stift Seckau · attraction · Bezirk Murtal · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Hoher Nock · viewpoint · Bezirk Kirchdorf · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Ebenstein · viewpoint · Bezirk Liezen · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Kalvarienkirche · church · Bezirk Murtal · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Pribitz · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Tremmelberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Murtal · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Pölshals Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Spechtensee · lake · Bezirk Kirchdorf · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Egerer Schlössl · fort · Bezirk Steyr-Land · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Stromboding Wasserfall · waterfall · Bezirk Kirchdorf · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Kaisersberg · fort · Bezirk Leoben · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Trautenfels · museum · Bezirk Kirchdorf · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Messnerin · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Frauenburg · fort · Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan · ~48 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Johnsbach by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints34121Admonter Reichenstein (4 km)
    Forts & heritage673Burgruine Gallenstein (22 km)
    Churches334Maria Loretto (33 km)
    Caves328Wildfrauenhöhle (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs214Leopoldsteinersee (26 km)
    Museums213Admont Abbey (13 km)
    Other attractions16Stift Seckau (41 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Gesäuse National Park (10 km)
    Waterfalls13Stromboding Wasserfall (46 km)
    Buddhist sites01Stiftsbasilika St. Florian (96 km)

    Johnsbach: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Johnsbach?

    Admonter Reichenstein (viewpoint, about 4 km), Hochtor (viewpoint, about 6 km), Gesäuse National Park (national park, about 10 km), Admont Abbey (museum, about 13 km), Schober Pass (viewpoint, about 14 km), Großer Bösenstein (viewpoint, about 21 km).

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

    54 places on Spotwander: 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 3 churches, 3 caves, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Johnsbach?

    Admonter Reichenstein, about 4 km by road; Hochtor (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Johnsbach?

    Burgruine Gallenstein, about 22 km by road; Schloss Wasserberg (38 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Johnsbach?

    Maria Loretto, about 33 km by road; Maria Schnee (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Johnsbach?

    Start in Johnsbach, visit Admonter Reichenstein, then Admont Abbey, then Gesäuse National Park, then Hochtor, then Schober Pass, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Johnsbach?

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

    Towns near Johnsbach

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