Oberwallis district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland

Places to visit near Leuk

Leuk is a town in Oberwallis district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland, home to about 3,386 people. Within 50 km by road there are 229 places to visit — 179 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 forts & heritage and 5 churches. The must-see places are Kirche (1 km), Schloss Leuk (1 km) and Satelliten Bodenstation Brentjong (1 km).

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Leuk, Valais/Wallis
Leuk, Oberwallis district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Leuk at a glance

Location
Oberwallis district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland
Population
about 3,386
Coordinates
46.3174° N, 7.6341° E
Places within 50 km
229 (229 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Leuk

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

  • Niwen · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Schwarzsee · lake · Oberwallis · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Bella Tola · viewpoint · Valais central · ~11 km · Must-see
  • The Wine Museum · museum · Valais central · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Ergischhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Majinghorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Pletschuhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Lämmerensee · lake · Oberwallis · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Turtmanntal · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Rinderhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Mont Bonvin · viewpoint · Valais central · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Signalhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~14 km · Must-see

Things to see near Leuk, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Leuk

240 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Leuk. The closest is Illhorn (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Illhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Gemmi Luftseilbahn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Brunnethorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Torrenthorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Trubelstock · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Niwen · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~10 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Leuk

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Leuk. The closest is Lac de Geronde (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Leuk

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Leuk. The closest is Schloss Leuk (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Leuk

5 churches within 100 km of Leuk. The closest is Kirche (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Leuk

5 museums within 100 km of Leuk. The closest is Satelliten Bodenstation Brentjong (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Leuk

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Leuk. The closest is Tschingel (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Leuk

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Leuk
  2. 1 km Schloss Leuk · heritage site, Oberwallis
  3. 8 km Illhorn · viewpoint, Oberwallis
  4. 12 km Tschingel · waterfall, Oberwallis
  5. 6 km Satelliten Bodenstation Brentjong · museum, Oberwallis
  6. 1 km Kirche · church, Oberwallis
  7. 0 km Back to Leuk

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From travellers near Leuk

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How to reach Leuk

    All places near Leuk by distance

    Within 15 km of Leuk

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Crêt du Midi · viewpoint · Valais central · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Balmhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Lac de Chermignon · lake · Valais central · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Felsenkirche St. Michael · church · Oberwallis · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Burgkirche · church · Oberwallis · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Wannihorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Schwarzgrätli · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Hohgleifa · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Lac d'Icogne · lake · Valais central · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Le Boudry · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Hirsihorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Hockenhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Happyland · park · Valais central · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Wilerhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Augstbordhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Roc d'Orzival · viewpoint · Valais central · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Engstligen Falls · waterfall · Oberwallis · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Wyssegga · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Steitalhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Gasterental · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Mont Noble · viewpoint · Valais central · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Frilihorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Moosalp Panoramaweg · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Boniger See · lake · Oberwallis · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Wiwannihorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Sparruhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Wasuhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Tieregghorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Festihorn Mitte · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Becs de Bosson · viewpoint · Valais central · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Corne de Sorebois · viewpoint · Valais central · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Balcon du Ciel · viewpoint · Valais central · ~24 km · Must-see
    • La Maya · viewpoint · Valais central · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Les Diablons · viewpoint · Valais central · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Sex de Marinda · viewpoint · Valais central · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Sex Rouge (Anzère) · viewpoint · Valais central · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Stockhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Lac de Lona · lake · Valais central · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Inners Barrhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~25 km · Must-see
    • L'a Vieille - Pas de Lona · viewpoint · Valais central · ~26 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Leuk by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints179240Illhorn (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1919Lac de Geronde (10 km)
    Forts & heritage1417Schloss Leuk (1 km)
    Churches55Kirche (1 km)
    Museums35Satelliten Bodenstation Brentjong (1 km)
    Waterfalls55Tschingel (8 km)
    Parks22Happyland (19 km)
    Treks12Via Alpina Red R103 (35 km)
    Caves11Swiss Fort Knox I (43 km)

    Leuk: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Leuk?

    Kirche (church, about 1 km), Schloss Leuk (heritage site, about 1 km), Satelliten Bodenstation Brentjong (museum, about 1 km), Tschingel (waterfall, about 8 km), Illhorn (viewpoint, about 8 km), Château de Muzot (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

    229 places on Spotwander: 179 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Leuk?

    Illhorn, about 8 km by road; Gemmi Luftseilbahn (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Leuk?

    Lac de Geronde, about 10 km by road; Schwarzsee (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Leuk?

    Schloss Leuk, about 1 km by road; Château de Muzot (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Leuk?

    Start in Leuk, visit Schloss Leuk, then Illhorn, then Tschingel, then Satelliten Bodenstation Brentjong, then Kirche, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Leuk?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Leuk

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