Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Places to visit near Kirchen
Kirchen is a town in Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, home to about 9,342 people. Within 50 km by road there are 87 places to visit — 18 forts & heritage, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens and 10 churches. The must-see places are Freusburg (3 km), Windhahn (5 km) and Giebelberg (5 km).
Kirchen at a glance
- Location
- Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
- Population
- about 9,342
- Coordinates
- 50.8085° N, 7.8863° E
- Places within 50 km
- 87 (87 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 Kirchen
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kirchen: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- FreusburgForts · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald)Must-see
- WindhahnHills · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald)Must-see
- GiebelbergHills · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald)Must-see
- Graureiher-KolonieWildlife · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald)Must-see
- Steinbruch HasselichskopfWildlife · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald)Must-see
- Rosenheimer LayWildlife · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald)Must-see
- Schloss SchönsteinForts · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald)Must-see
- GalgenkopfWildlife · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald)Must-see
- Oberes SchlossForts · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald)Must-see
- Volperhausen CastleForts · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald)Must-see
- TrödelsteineHills · Rhineland-PalatinateMust-see
- Abtei MarienstattChurches · WesterwaldkreisMust-see
More places near Kirchen
- Burg Wilnsdorf · museum · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~19 km · Must-see
- Stegskopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~19 km · Must-see
- Laubwälder Am Mun-Depot · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~20 km · Must-see
- Hachenburg Castle · fort · Westerwaldkreis · ~21 km · Must-see
- Westerwald-Brauerei · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~22 km · Must-see
- Kalteiche · viewpoint · Rhineland-Palatinate · ~22 km · Must-see
- Wendener Hütte · museum · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~23 km · Must-see
- Salzburger Kopf · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~24 km · Must-see
- Denklingen Castle · fort · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~25 km · Must-see
- Tiefenrother Höhe · viewpoint · Rhineland-Palatinate · ~25 km · Must-see
- Gräbersberg · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~26 km · Must-see
- Ketzerstein · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~26 km · Must-see
Things to see near Kirchen, by type
Forts & heritage near Kirchen
103 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kirchen. The closest is Freusburg (3 km). Best time: october to february.
- Freusburg · fort · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~3 km · Must-see
- Schloss Schönstein · fort · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~13 km · Must-see
- Oberes Schloss · fort · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~16 km · Must-see
- Volperhausen Castle · fort · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~16 km · Must-see
- Hachenburg Castle · fort · Westerwaldkreis · ~21 km · Must-see
- Denklingen Castle · fort · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~25 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Kirchen
65 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kirchen. The closest is Windhahn (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Windhahn · viewpoint · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~5 km · Must-see
- Giebelberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~5 km · Must-see
- Trödelsteine · viewpoint · Rhineland-Palatinate · ~17 km · Must-see
- Stegskopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~19 km · Must-see
- Westerwald-Brauerei · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~22 km · Must-see
- Kalteiche · viewpoint · Rhineland-Palatinate · ~22 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kirchen
53 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kirchen. The closest is Graureiher-Kolonie (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Graureiher-Kolonie · sanctuary · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~7 km · Must-see
- Steinbruch Hasselichskopf · sanctuary · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~10 km · Must-see
- Rosenheimer Lay · sanctuary · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~12 km · Must-see
- Galgenkopf · sanctuary · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~13 km · Must-see
- Laubwälder Am Mun-Depot · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~20 km · Must-see
- Silberkuhle · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~27 km · Must-see
Churches near Kirchen
48 churches within 100 km of Kirchen. The closest is Abtei Marienstatt (19 km). Best time: year-round.
- Abtei Marienstatt · church · Westerwaldkreis · ~19 km · Must-see
- Christuskirche · church · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~27 km · Must-see
- Evangelische Kirche Eckenhagen · church · Cologne Government Region · ~30 km · Must-see
- Kreuzkirche · church · Cologne Government Region · ~35 km · Must-see
- Altstadtkirche · church · Cologne Government Region · ~36 km · Must-see
- Oberbergischer Dom · church · Cologne Government Region · ~42 km · Must-see
Museums near Kirchen
10 museums within 100 km of Kirchen. The closest is Burg Wilnsdorf (19 km). Best time: year-round.
- Burg Wilnsdorf · museum · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~19 km · Must-see
- Wendener Hütte · museum · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~23 km · Must-see
- Hadamar Euthanasia Centre · museum · Westerwaldkreis · ~52 km · Must-see
- Geschichtsmuseum + Städtische Galerie Der Stadt Lüdenscheid · museum · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~61 km · Must-see
- Phänomenta Lüdenscheid · museum · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~62 km · Must-see
- Wissem Castle · museum · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~63 km · Must-see
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kirchen
6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kirchen. The closest is Haidenweiher (32 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Haidenweiher · lake · Westerwaldkreis · ~32 km · Must-see
- Wiesensee · lake · Westerwaldkreis · ~32 km · Must-see
- Biggesee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~42 km · Must-see
- Seeweiher · lake · Westerwaldkreis · ~43 km · Must-see
- Allner See · lake · Landkreis Neuwied · ~52 km · Must-see
- Bevertalsperre · lake · Cologne Government Region · ~66 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Kirchen
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.
- Start in Kirchen
- 3 km Freusburg · heritage site, Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald)
- 4 km Giebelberg · viewpoint, Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald)
- 7 km Windhahn · viewpoint, Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald)
- 9 km Steinbruch Hasselichskopf · nature spot, Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald)
- 10 km Graureiher-Kolonie · nature spot, Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald)
- 7 km Back to Kirchen
Plan a longer trip from Kirchen — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Kirchen
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How to reach Kirchen
All places near Kirchen by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Silberkuhle · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~27 km · Must-see
- Christuskirche · church · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~27 km · Must-see
- Burg Sotterbach · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~30 km · Must-see
- Evangelische Kirche Eckenhagen · church · Cologne Government Region · ~30 km · Must-see
- Auf Der Baar · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~31 km · Must-see
- Bartenstein · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~31 km · Must-see
- Haidenweiher · lake · Westerwaldkreis · ~32 km · Must-see
- Wiesensee · lake · Westerwaldkreis · ~32 km · Must-see
- Höllberg · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~32 km · Must-see
- Burg Hartenfels · fort · Westerwaldkreis · ~34 km · Must-see
- Wacholderheide Westernohe · sanctuary · Westerwaldkreis · ~34 km · Must-see
- Kreuzkirche · church · Cologne Government Region · ~35 km · Must-see
- Helleberg · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~36 km · Must-see
- Eichholzkopf · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~36 km · Must-see
- Altstadtkirche · church · Cologne Government Region · ~36 km · Must-see
- Holzbachdurchbruch · sanctuary · Westerwaldkreis · ~36 km · Must-see
- Herpeltal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~37 km · Must-see
- Feldberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~37 km · Must-see
- Burg Reichenstein · fort · Landkreis Neuwied · ~38 km · Must-see
- Knoten · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~38 km · Must-see
- Wildlife Enclosure Herborn · park · Westerwaldkreis · ~40 km · Must-see
- Eschenburg · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~40 km · Must-see
- Sri-Kurinchikumaran-Tempel · temple · Cologne Government Region · ~40 km · Must-see
- Heimche-Tal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~41 km · Must-see
- Homert · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~41 km · Must-see
- Mausoleum Der Grafen von Wied-Runkel · fort · Landkreis Neuwied · ~41 km · Must-see
- Listertal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~41 km · Must-see
- Oberbergischer Dom · church · Cologne Government Region · ~42 km · Must-see
- Biggesee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~42 km · Must-see
- Immerkopf · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~42 km · Must-see
- Unnenberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~43 km · Must-see
- Seeweiher · lake · Westerwaldkreis · ~43 km · Must-see
- Hof Neuroth · fort · Westerwaldkreis · ~43 km · Must-see
- Lesmicker-Siepen · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~43 km · Must-see
- Ruine Maienburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~43 km · Must-see
- Burg Lahr · fort · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~43 km · Must-see
- Waldmannshausen Castle · fort · Westerwaldkreis · ~44 km · Must-see
- Eisenbachwiesen · sanctuary · Westerwaldkreis · ~44 km · Must-see
- Lichtenstein Castle (Greifenstein) · fort · Westerwaldkreis · ~44 km · Must-see
- Hohe Warte · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~44 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Burg Altenwied · fort · Landkreis Neuwied · ~51 km · Must-see
- Nümmert · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~51 km · Must-see
- Hochsteiner Moor · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~51 km · Must-see
- Burgruine Eibach · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~51 km · Must-see
- Katerlöh · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~51 km · Must-see
- Hadamar Euthanasia Centre · museum · Westerwaldkreis · ~52 km · Must-see
- Castle Montabaur · fort · Westerwaldkreis · ~52 km · Must-see
- St. Peter in Ketten · church · Westerwaldkreis · ~52 km · Must-see
- Oberes Frommecketal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~52 km · Must-see
- Allner See · lake · Landkreis Neuwied · ~52 km · Must-see
- Hermsbrock · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~53 km · Must-see
- Margarethenkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~53 km · Must-see
- Herzhorn-Tal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~53 km · Must-see
- Schloß Ehreshoven · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~53 km · Must-see
- Mattmecketal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~53 km · Must-see
- Burgruine Isenburg · fort · Landkreis Neuwied · ~53 km · Must-see
- Apostelkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~53 km · Must-see
- Im Wiebruch · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~53 km · Must-see
- Dörscheln · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~54 km · Must-see
- Burg Grenzau · fort · Westerwaldkreis · ~54 km · Must-see
- Koppel · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~54 km · Must-see
- Oberes Elsetal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~54 km · Must-see
- Fernhagener Bach Und Jubachtal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~54 km · Must-see
- Im Hülsen · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~54 km · Must-see
- Ruine Unterheiligenhoven · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~54 km · Must-see
- Schwarzenberg · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~54 km · Must-see
- Ruine Braunsburg · fort · Landkreis Neuwied · ~54 km · Must-see
- Neuerburg · fort · Landkreis Neuwied · ~55 km · Must-see
- Burgruine Großbernsau · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~55 km · Must-see
- Bulmecke · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~55 km · Must-see
- Erlenbach - Tal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~55 km · Must-see
- Bismarcksäule Rengsdorf · attraction · Landkreis Neuwied · ~55 km · Must-see
- Alarmstange · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~55 km · Must-see
- Bernhardskapelle · church · Landkreis Neuwied · ~55 km · Must-see
- Homertturm · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~56 km · Must-see
- Elzer Berg · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~56 km · Must-see
- Nimerich · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~56 km · Must-see
- Hemecketal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~56 km · Must-see
- Kleinkastell Ferbach · fort · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~56 km · Must-see
- Rombrauk · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~57 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forts & heritage | 18 | 103 | Freusburg (3 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 27 | 65 | Windhahn (5 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 23 | 53 | Graureiher-Kolonie (7 km) |
| Churches | 10 | 48 | Abtei Marienstatt (19 km) |
| Museums | 2 | 10 | Burg Wilnsdorf (19 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 4 | 6 | Haidenweiher (32 km) |
| Other attractions | 0 | 5 | Bismarcksäule Rengsdorf (55 km) |
| Parks | 1 | 3 | Wildlife Enclosure Herborn (40 km) |
| Caves | 1 | 3 | Windloch (46 km) |
| Temples | 1 | 1 | Sri-Kurinchikumaran-Tempel (40 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 0 | 1 | Tahir Mosque (66 km) |
Kirchen: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Kirchen?
Freusburg (heritage site, about 3 km), Windhahn (viewpoint, about 5 km), Giebelberg (viewpoint, about 5 km), Graureiher-Kolonie (nature spot, about 7 km), Steinbruch Hasselichskopf (nature spot, about 10 km), Rosenheimer Lay (nature spot, about 12 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kirchen?
87 places on Spotwander: 18 forts & heritage, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 churches, 2 museums.
Which is the nearest fort to Kirchen?
Freusburg, about 3 km by road; Schloss Schönstein (13 km) is next.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kirchen?
Windhahn, about 5 km by road; Giebelberg (5 km) is next.
Which is the nearest sanctuary to Kirchen?
Graureiher-Kolonie, about 7 km by road; Steinbruch Hasselichskopf (10 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Kirchen?
Start in Kirchen, visit Freusburg, then Giebelberg, then Windhahn, then Steinbruch Hasselichskopf, then Graureiher-Kolonie, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Kirchen?
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.
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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Kirchen’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Kirchen on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.