Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Places to visit near Kell

Kell is a town in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, home to about 1,953 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit — 23 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 17 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Rösterkopf (6 km), Schimmelkopf (6 km) and Hohe Wurzel (10 km).

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

Kell at a glance

Location
Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Population
about 1,953
Coordinates
49.6343° N, 6.8239° E
Places within 50 km
77 (77 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 Kell

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kell: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Kell

  • Kenner Flur · sanctuary · Saarland · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Blasiuskapelle · church · Landkreis St. Wendel · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Schaumberg · viewpoint · Landkreis St. Wendel · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Saareck · fort · Landkreis Merzig-Wadern · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Villeroy & Boch · fort · Landkreis Merzig-Wadern · ~28 km · Must-see
  • St. Lutwinus · church · Landkreis Merzig-Wadern · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Burg Veldenz · fort · Landkreis St. Wendel · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Kahlheid · viewpoint · Landkreis St. Wendel · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Burg Montclair · fort · Landkreis Merzig-Wadern · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Ramstein Castle · fort · Saarland · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Saint-Martin · church · Canton Grevenmacher · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Aquarium Wasserbillig · sanctuary · Canton Grevenmacher · ~31 km · Must-see

Things to see near Kell, by type

Forts & heritage near Kell

115 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kell. The closest is Gallo-Römische Monumentalgrabhügel (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Kell

75 churches within 100 km of Kell. The closest is Rheinisches Landesmuseum (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kell

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kell. The closest is Rösterkopf (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Rösterkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Merzig-Wadern · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Schimmelkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Merzig-Wadern · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Hohe Wurzel · viewpoint · Landkreis St. Wendel · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Dollberg · viewpoint · Landkreis St. Wendel · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Friedrichskopf · viewpoint · Landkreis St. Wendel · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Schaumberg · viewpoint · Landkreis St. Wendel · ~28 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kell

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kell. The closest is Noswendeler Bruch (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Kell

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

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Parks near Kell

12 parks within 100 km of Kell. The closest is Das Bad Merzig (32 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Kell

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kell
  2. 6 km Rösterkopf · viewpoint, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
  3. 5 km Hohe Wurzel · viewpoint, Landkreis St. Wendel
  4. 18 km Gallo-Römische Monumentalgrabhügel · heritage site, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
  5. 7 km Noswendeler Bruch · nature spot, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
  6. 9 km Schimmelkopf · viewpoint, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
  7. 6 km Back to Kell

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How to reach Kell

    All places near Kell by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kell by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage23115Gallo-Römische Monumentalgrabhügel (11 km)
    Churches2075Rheinisches Landesmuseum (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1740Rösterkopf (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens420Noswendeler Bruch (14 km)
    Museums519Karl-Marx-Haus (24 km)
    Parks312Das Bad Merzig (32 km)
    Other attractions17Amphitheater (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Staudamm Bostalsee (25 km)
    Treks12Auto-Pédestre Remich (44 km)
    Caves02Schlossberghöhlen (64 km)
    Temples11Sri Maha Mariamman Tempel (50 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Le Juste Milieu (62 km)

    Kell: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kell?

    Rösterkopf (viewpoint, about 6 km), Schimmelkopf (viewpoint, about 6 km), Hohe Wurzel (viewpoint, about 10 km), Gallo-Römische Monumentalgrabhügel (heritage site, about 11 km), Noswendeler Bruch (nature spot, about 14 km), Burg Dagstuhl (heritage site, about 16 km).

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

    77 places on Spotwander: 23 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kell?

    Gallo-Römische Monumentalgrabhügel, about 11 km by road; Burg Dagstuhl (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Kell?

    Rheinisches Landesmuseum, about 23 km by road; Blasiuskapelle (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kell?

    Rösterkopf, about 6 km by road; Schimmelkopf (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kell?

    Start in Kell, visit Rösterkopf, then Hohe Wurzel, then Gallo-Römische Monumentalgrabhügel, then Noswendeler Bruch, then Schimmelkopf, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kell?

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

    Towns near Kell

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