Regierungsbezirk Kassel district, Hesse, Germany

Places to visit near Korbach

Korbach is a town in Regierungsbezirk Kassel district, Hesse, Germany, home to about 24,481 people. Within 50 km by road there are 169 places to visit — 95 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 forts & heritage, 16 churches and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are St. Nikolai (1 km), St. Kilian (1 km) and Hünenkeller (4 km).

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Korbach, Hesse
Korbach, Regierungsbezirk Kassel district, Hesse, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Korbach at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Kassel district, Hesse, Germany
Population
about 24,481
Coordinates
51.2756° N, 8.8730° E
Places within 50 km
169 (169 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

Top places to visit near Korbach

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Korbach: 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 Korbach

  • Burg Mengeringhausen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Hohe Egge · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Burg Am Backofen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~16 km · Must-see
  • St.-Barbara-Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Osterkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Sähre · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Burg Bring · fort · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Kahle Pön Bei Usseln · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Schloß Waldeck · fort · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Burg Lichtenfels · fort · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Dommel · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Hermannsberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~20 km · Must-see

Things to see near Korbach, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Korbach

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

  • Eisenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Widdehagen · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Hohe Egge · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Osterkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Sähre · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Dommel · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~19 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Korbach

79 forts & heritage within 100 km of Korbach. The closest is Hünenkeller (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Korbach

48 churches within 100 km of Korbach. The closest is St. Nikolai (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Korbach

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Korbach. The closest is Auf Der Buchenlied Bei Wirmighausen (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Korbach

13 museums within 100 km of Korbach. The closest is Technik-Museum Kassel (53 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Korbach

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Korbach. The closest is Edersee (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Korbach

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Korbach
  2. 1 km St. Nikolai · church, Regierungsbezirk Kassel
  3. 4 km Hünenkeller · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Kassel
  4. 2 km Eisenberg · viewpoint, Regierungsbezirk Kassel
  5. 1 km Burg Eisenberg · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Kassel
  6. 5 km St. Kilian · church, Regierungsbezirk Kassel
  7. 1 km Back to Korbach

Plan a longer trip from Korbach — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Korbach

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How to reach Korbach

    All places near Korbach by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Emmet · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Auf'm Knoll · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Diemelsee · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Uhrenkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Peterskopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Hohe Pön · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Burg Hessenstein · fort · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Traddelkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Orenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Schwalenburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Iberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Krutenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Itter-Quellen · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Mühlenkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Sengelsberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Weidelsberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Dreiskopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Ettelsberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Hopperkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Hoher Eimberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Talgang · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Rabenstein · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Hegekopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Weingartenkapelle · church · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Nachtigallenburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Mittelsberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Fürstenstein · fort · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Hollenkammer · cave · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Drachenhöhle · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Langenberg · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Wasserschloss · fort · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Ofenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Homberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Kesselberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Büchenberg Und Platzberg Bei Hesperinghausen · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Kugelsburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Schützeberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Helfenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Helfenberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Heiligenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~30 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Korbach by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints95133Eisenberg (5 km)
    Forts & heritage4279Hünenkeller (4 km)
    Churches1648St. Nikolai (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens814Auf Der Buchenlied Bei Wirmighausen (11 km)
    Museums013Technik-Museum Kassel (53 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Edersee (15 km)
    Other attractions14Klosterruine Schaaken (11 km)
    Parks23Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe (48 km)
    Caves11Hollenkammer (26 km)

    Korbach: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Korbach?

    St. Nikolai (church, about 1 km), St. Kilian (church, about 1 km), Hünenkeller (heritage site, about 4 km), Burg Eisenberg (heritage site, about 5 km), Eisenberg (viewpoint, about 5 km), Widdehagen (viewpoint, about 10 km).

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

    169 places on Spotwander: 95 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Korbach?

    Eisenberg, about 5 km by road; Widdehagen (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Korbach?

    Hünenkeller, about 4 km by road; Burg Eisenberg (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Korbach?

    St. Nikolai, about 1 km by road; St. Kilian (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Korbach?

    Start in Korbach, visit St. Nikolai, then Hünenkeller, then Eisenberg, then Burg Eisenberg, then St. Kilian, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Korbach?

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

    Towns near Korbach

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