Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Leutenberg

Leutenberg is a town in Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 2,521 people. Within 50 km by road there are 192 places to visit — 114 churches, 38 forts & heritage, 30 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 museums. The must-see places are Schloß Eichicht (6 km), Dorfkirche Neidenberga (9 km) and Dorfkirche (10 km).

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Leutenberg, Thuringia
Leutenberg, Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Leutenberg at a glance

Location
Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 2,521
Coordinates
50.5635° N, 11.4562° E
Places within 50 km
192 (192 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Leutenberg

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

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Things to see near Leutenberg, by type

Churches near Leutenberg

171 churches within 100 km of Leutenberg. The closest is Dorfkirche Neidenberga (9 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Dorfkirche Neidenberga · church · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Dorfkirche · church · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~10 km · Must-see
  • St. Peter und Paul · church · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~11 km · Must-see
  • St. Nikolai · church · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Kirche Großneundorf · church · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Johanneskirche · church · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~15 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Leutenberg

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Leutenberg. The closest is Schloß Eichicht (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Leutenberg

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Leutenberg. The closest is Wetzstein (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Wetzstein · viewpoint · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Kulm · viewpoint · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Rauhhügel · viewpoint · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Aßberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Mutzenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Spitzer Berg · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~23 km · Must-see

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Museums near Leutenberg

5 museums within 100 km of Leutenberg. The closest is Deutsches Spielzeugmuseum (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Leutenberg

4 caves within 100 km of Leutenberg. The closest is Feengrotten (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Leutenberg

3 parks within 100 km of Leutenberg. The closest is Thüringer Schieferpark Lehesten (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Leutenberg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Leutenberg
  2. 9 km Dorfkirche Neidenberga · church, Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
  3. 8 km St. Peter und Paul · church, Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
  4. 5 km Schloß Eichicht · heritage site, Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
  5. 10 km Dorfkirche · church, Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
  6. 15 km Gedenkstätte der Opfer des KZ-Außenlagers "Laura" · heritage site, Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
  7. 10 km Back to Leutenberg

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

How to reach Leutenberg

    All places near Leutenberg by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Burg Walsburg · fort · Saale-Orla-Kreis · ~20 km · Must-see
    • St. Ursula · church · Saale-Orla-Kreis · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Matthäuskirche · church · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~21 km · Must-see
    • St. Laurentius · church · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~21 km · Must-see
    • St. Josef · church · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Rauhhügel · viewpoint · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Aßberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Ebersdorf · fort · Saale-Orla-Kreis · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Josef · church · Saale-Orla-Kreis · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Barockkirche Meura · church · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Mutzenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Schillershöhe · fort · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Burg Lobenstein · fort · Saale-Orla-Kreis · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Weißenburg · fort · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Spitzer Berg · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Kniegrotte · cave · Saale-Orla-Kreis · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Dorfkirche Weißen · church · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Marien · church · Saale-Orla-Kreis · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Stadtkirche St. Andreas · church · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Mittelberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Residenzschloss Heidecksburg · fort · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Lutherkirche · church · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Hahnbergblick · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Burg Greifenstein · fort · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Sauhügel · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Dorfkirche Oberhasel · church · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Schwarzburg · fort · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Dorfkirche Nimritz · church · Saale-Orla-Kreis · ~26 km · Must-see
    • St. Nikolai · church · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Evangelische Kirche Kleindembach · church · Saale-Orla-Kreis · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Rückersbiel · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~26 km · Must-see
    • St. Martin · church · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~27 km · Must-see
    • St. Anna · church · Saale-Orla-Kreis · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Apelsberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Dorfkirche Beutelsdorf · church · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Dorfkirche Teichweiden · church · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Petruskirche · church · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Hettstädt · viewpoint · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Dorfkirche Heilingen · church · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Stadtkirche Lauscha · church · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~29 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type

    Places near Leutenberg by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Churches171Dorfkirche Neidenberga (9 km)
    Forts & heritage61Schloß Eichicht (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints40Wetzstein (16 km)
    Museums5Deutsches Spielzeugmuseum (37 km)
    Caves4Feengrotten (14 km)
    Other attractions4Klosterruine Paulinzella (36 km)
    Parks3Thüringer Schieferpark Lehesten (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2Leutratal und Cospoth (45 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2Froschgrundsee (48 km)
    Treks1European Walking Route E3, Taunus (43 km)

    Leutenberg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Leutenberg?

    Schloß Eichicht (heritage site, about 6 km), Dorfkirche Neidenberga (church, about 9 km), Dorfkirche (church, about 10 km), Gedenkstätte der Opfer des KZ-Außenlagers "Laura" (heritage site, about 10 km), St. Peter und Paul (church, about 11 km), Schloss Wetzelstein (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

    192 places on Spotwander: 114 churches, 38 forts & heritage, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 museum, 4 caves.

    Which is the nearest church to Leutenberg?

    Dorfkirche Neidenberga, about 9 km by road; Dorfkirche (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Leutenberg?

    Schloß Eichicht, about 6 km by road; Gedenkstätte der Opfer des KZ-Außenlagers "Laura" (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Leutenberg?

    Wetzstein, about 16 km by road; Kulm (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Leutenberg?

    Start in Leutenberg, visit Dorfkirche Neidenberga, then St. Peter und Paul, then Schloß Eichicht, then Dorfkirche, then Gedenkstätte der Opfer des KZ-Außenlagers "Laura", and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Leutenberg?

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

    Towns near Leutenberg

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