Altenburger Land district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Lucka

Lucka is a town in Altenburger Land district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 4,526 people. Within 50 km by road there are 132 places to visit — 79 churches, 17 forts & heritage, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 9 museums. The must-see places are Ev. Filialkirche Prößdorf (3 km), Evangelische Pfarrkirche (4 km) and Großstolpener See (6 km).

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Lucka, Thuringia
Lucka, Altenburger Land district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lucka at a glance

Location
Altenburger Land district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 4,526
Coordinates
51.0973° N, 12.3334° E
Places within 50 km
132 (132 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Lucka

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lucka: 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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Churches near Lucka

159 churches within 100 km of Lucka. The closest is Ev. Filialkirche Prößdorf (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Lucka

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lucka. The closest is Schloss Poschwitz (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lucka

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lucka. The closest is Großstolpener See (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Lucka

17 museums within 100 km of Lucka. The closest is Pegau Abbey (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lucka

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lucka. The closest is Nikolaiturm (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Nikolaiturm · viewpoint · Altenburger Land · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Rochlitzer Berg · viewpoint · Burgenlandkreis · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Pfaffenberg · viewpoint · Zwickau · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Totenstein · viewpoint · Chemnitz · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Löbenberg · viewpoint · Wittenberg · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Luftschiff · viewpoint · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~64 km · Must-see

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Parks near Lucka

11 parks within 100 km of Lucka. The closest is Clara-Zetkin-Park (32 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Lucka

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lucka
  2. 6 km Großstolpener See · lake, Altenburger Land
  3. 13 km Aussichtsturm Haselbacher Teiche · lake, Altenburger Land
  4. 15 km Dorfkirche Zipsendorf · church, Altenburger Land
  5. 4 km Evangelische Pfarrkirche · church, Altenburger Land
  6. 2 km Ev. Filialkirche Prößdorf · church, Altenburger Land
  7. 3 km Back to Lucka

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From travellers near Lucka

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How to reach Lucka

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lucka by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches79159Ev. Filialkirche Prößdorf (3 km)
    Forts & heritage1760Schloss Poschwitz (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1719Großstolpener See (6 km)
    Museums917Pegau Abbey (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints211Nikolaiturm (18 km)
    Parks711Clara-Zetkin-Park (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens19Goseck (42 km)
    Other attractions03Johannistor (70 km)

    Lucka: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lucka?

    Ev. Filialkirche Prößdorf (church, about 3 km), Evangelische Pfarrkirche (church, about 4 km), Großstolpener See (lake, about 6 km), Dorfkirche Zipsendorf (church, about 8 km), Aussichtsturm Haselbacher Teiche (lake, about 10 km), Speicherbecken Borna (lake, about 11 km).

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

    132 places on Spotwander: 79 churches, 17 forts & heritage, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 museums, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Lucka?

    Ev. Filialkirche Prößdorf, about 3 km by road; Evangelische Pfarrkirche (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lucka?

    Schloss Poschwitz, about 18 km by road; Residenzschloss Altenburg (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Lucka?

    Großstolpener See, about 6 km by road; Aussichtsturm Haselbacher Teiche (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lucka?

    Start in Lucka, visit Großstolpener See, then Aussichtsturm Haselbacher Teiche, then Dorfkirche Zipsendorf, then Evangelische Pfarrkirche, then Ev. Filialkirche Prößdorf, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lucka?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Lucka

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