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Kronach

Kronach is a town in Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany of about 18,248 people. Within 50 km by road there are 152 places to visit: 56 forts & heritage, 45 churches and 33 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Heunischenburg, Oberes Schloss and St. Jakobikirche.

50.2396° N, 11.3331° EPop. 18,248

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Within 30 km52 places
Within 50 km152
Must-see296
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Heunischenburg, heritage site near Kronach
Must-see

Heunischenburg

Heritage site · 6 km · Landkreis Sonneberg

Oberes Schloss, heritage site near Kronach
Must-see

Oberes Schloss

Heritage site · 8 km

St. Jakobikirche, church near Kronach
Must-see

St. Jakobikirche

Church · 8 km

Places near Kronach by type

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One day from Kronach

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:06 pm

44 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 Kronach
  2. Heunischenburgheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Oberes Schlossheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. St. Egidiuschurch · 30 min
  5. Pfarrkirche St. Erhard & St. Jakobchurch · 30 min
  6. Radspitzeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Kronach
Today’s loopKronachStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kronach?

Heunischenburg (heritage site, about 6 km), Oberes Schloss (heritage site, about 8 km), St. Jakobikirche (church, about 8 km), Altes Schloss (heritage site, about 8 km), Neues Schloss (heritage site, about 9 km), Radspitze (viewpoint, about 9 km).

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

152 places on Spotwander: 56 forts & heritage, 45 churches, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 caves, 7 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Kronach?

Heunischenburg, about 6 km by road; Oberes Schloss (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Kronach?

St. Jakobikirche, about 8 km by road; St. Egidius (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kronach?

Start in Kronach, visit Heunischenburg, then Oberes Schloss, then St. Egidius, then Pfarrkirche St. Erhard & St. Jakob, then Radspitze, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.