Landkreis Merzig-Wadern district, Saarland, Germany

Places to visit near Losheim

Losheim is a town in Landkreis Merzig-Wadern district, Saarland, Germany, home to about 16,660 people. Within 50 km by road there are 117 places to visit — 42 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 16 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 museums. The must-see places are Noswendeler Bruch (11 km), Schimmelkopf (12 km) and Villeroy & Boch (14 km).

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Losheim, Saarland
Losheim, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern district, Saarland, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Losheim at a glance

Location
Landkreis Merzig-Wadern district, Saarland, Germany
Population
about 16,660
Coordinates
49.5099° N, 6.7455° E
Places within 50 km
117 (117 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 Losheim

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Losheim: 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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Forts & heritage near Losheim

115 forts & heritage within 100 km of Losheim. The closest is Villeroy & Boch (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Losheim

88 churches within 100 km of Losheim. The closest is St. Lutwinus (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Losheim

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Losheim. The closest is Schimmelkopf (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Schimmelkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Merzig-Wadern · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Litermont · viewpoint · Landkreis Saarlouis · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Rösterkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Merzig-Wadern · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Schaumberg · viewpoint · Landkreis St. Wendel · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Saarpolygon · viewpoint · Landkreis Saarlouis · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Hohe Wurzel · viewpoint · Landkreis St. Wendel · ~29 km · Must-see

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Museums near Losheim

19 museums within 100 km of Losheim. The closest is Städtisches Museum Und Ludwig Galerie (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Losheim

12 parks within 100 km of Losheim. The closest is Das Bad Merzig (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Losheim

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Losheim. The closest is Noswendeler Bruch (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Losheim

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Losheim
  2. 14 km Burg Dagstuhl · heritage site, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
  3. 3 km Noswendeler Bruch · nature spot, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
  4. 9 km Schimmelkopf · viewpoint, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
  5. 23 km Villeroy & Boch · heritage site, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
  6. 7 km Das Bad Merzig · park, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
  7. 14 km Back to Losheim

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How to reach Losheim

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Losheim by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage42115Villeroy & Boch (14 km)
    Churches3688St. Lutwinus (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1632Schimmelkopf (12 km)
    Museums419Städtisches Museum Und Ludwig Galerie (27 km)
    Parks612Das Bad Merzig (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens610Noswendeler Bruch (11 km)
    Other attractions37Amphitheater (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Staudamm Bostalsee (31 km)
    Treks11Auto-Pédestre Remich (35 km)
    Temples11Sri Maha Mariamman Tempel (41 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Le Juste Milieu (56 km)
    Caves01Schlossberghöhlen (60 km)
    Waterfalls01Gaalgebierg (75 km)

    Losheim: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Losheim?

    Noswendeler Bruch (nature spot, about 11 km), Schimmelkopf (viewpoint, about 12 km), Villeroy & Boch (heritage site, about 14 km), Das Bad Merzig (park, about 14 km), Burg Dagstuhl (heritage site, about 14 km), Schloss Saareck (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

    117 places on Spotwander: 42 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 museums, 6 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Losheim?

    Villeroy & Boch, about 14 km by road; Burg Dagstuhl (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Losheim?

    St. Lutwinus, about 14 km by road; Evangelische Kirche (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Losheim?

    Schimmelkopf, about 12 km by road; Litermont (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Losheim?

    Start in Losheim, visit Burg Dagstuhl, then Noswendeler Bruch, then Schimmelkopf, then Villeroy & Boch, then Das Bad Merzig, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Losheim?

    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 Losheim

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