Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Places to visit near Malsch

Malsch is a town in Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, home to about 14,243 people. Within 50 km by road there are 163 places to visit — 46 forts & heritage, 52 churches, 27 hill stations & viewpoints and 10 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Burgruine Waldenfels (2 km), Mahlberg (8 km) and Heilig Kreuz (9 km).

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Malsch, Baden-Württemberg
Malsch, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Malsch at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Population
about 14,243
Coordinates
48.8833° N, 8.3333° E
Places within 50 km
163 (163 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

Top places to visit near Malsch

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

  • Burg Langensteinbach · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Battert · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~16 km · Must-see
  • St. Katharina · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Stixwörth · sanctuary · Landkreis Germersheim · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Sankt Jakob · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Hardberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Altes Schloss · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Karlsruhe Zoo · park · Landkreis Germersheim · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Merkur · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Réserve Naturelle du Delta de la Sauer · sanctuary · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Neues Schloss · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~19 km · Must-see

Things to see near Malsch, by type

Forts & heritage near Malsch

88 forts & heritage within 100 km of Malsch. The closest is Burgruine Waldenfels (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Malsch

85 churches within 100 km of Malsch. The closest is Heilig Kreuz (9 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Heilig Kreuz · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~9 km · Must-see
  • St. Laurentius · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Einsiedelner Kapelle · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~12 km · Must-see
  • St. Alexander · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~12 km · Must-see
  • St. Jodok · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~16 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Malsch

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

  • Mahlberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Wattkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Germersheim · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Battert · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Hardberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Merkur · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Teufelsmühle · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~19 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Malsch

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Malsch. The closest is Stixwörth (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Malsch

18 museums within 100 km of Malsch. The closest is Schloss Favorite (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Malsch

4 parks within 100 km of Malsch. The closest is Karlsruhe Zoo (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Malsch

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Malsch
  2. 2 km Burgruine Waldenfels · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  3. 5 km Mahlberg · viewpoint, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  4. 7 km St. Laurentius · church, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  5. 15 km Heilig Kreuz · church, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  6. 17 km Wattkopf · viewpoint, Landkreis Germersheim
  7. 12 km Back to Malsch

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From travellers near Malsch

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How to reach Malsch

    All places near Malsch by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Musée Historique · museum · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~51 km · Must-see
    • All Saints' Waterfall · waterfall · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Schliffkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Kammertenberg · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Église Protestante de Mitschdorf · church · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Rinkenkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Neukastel · fort · Landkreis Südliche Weinstraße · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Komturei Heimbach · fort · Landkreis Germersheim · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Lerchenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Evangelische Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Föhrlenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Südliche Weinstraße · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Schauenburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~53 km · Must-see
    • St. Peter Und Paul · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Sebastianskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Klein-Frankreich · fort · Südwestpfalz · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Nestelberg · viewpoint · Südwestpfalz · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Altroßwag · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Mindersbacher Tal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Rehberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Südliche Weinstraße · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Berwartstein · museum · Südwestpfalz · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Didi'land · park · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Hohenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Südliche Weinstraße · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Staufen · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Anebos · fort · Landkreis Südliche Weinstraße · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Ulrichskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Église Saint-Michel · church · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Buhlbachsee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Lindelbrunn · fort · Landkreis Südliche Weinstraße · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Wasserschloss Menzingen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Evangelische Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Château de Woerth · fort · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Sonnenberg (Wasgau) · viewpoint · Landkreis Südliche Weinstraße · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Reichsburg Trifels · fort · Landkreis Südliche Weinstraße · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Asselstein · viewpoint · Landkreis Südliche Weinstraße · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Rötzenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Südliche Weinstraße · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Storrenberg · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Ebersberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Südliche Weinstraße · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Röschenschanze · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~55 km · Must-see
    • St.-Rochus-Kapelle · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Burgstall Alt-Scharfeneck · fort · Landkreis Südliche Weinstraße · ~55 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Malsch by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4688Burgruine Waldenfels (2 km)
    Churches5285Heilig Kreuz (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2761Mahlberg (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1021Stixwörth (17 km)
    Museums1218Schloss Favorite (12 km)
    Other attractions45Wildline (27 km)
    Parks34Karlsruhe Zoo (17 km)
    Waterfalls24Geroldsauer Wasserfall (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Schurmsee (38 km)
    Caves23Bruderhöhle (41 km)
    Buddhist sites12Kloster Maulbronn (47 km)
    Treks12Täfelberg - Heumaden Im Hau (47 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Fatih-Moschee (36 km)

    Malsch: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Malsch?

    Burgruine Waldenfels (heritage site, about 2 km), Mahlberg (viewpoint, about 8 km), Heilig Kreuz (church, about 9 km), St. Laurentius (church, about 10 km), Wattkopf (viewpoint, about 12 km), Kloster Frauenalb (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

    163 places on Spotwander: 46 forts & heritage, 52 churches, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Malsch?

    Burgruine Waldenfels, about 2 km by road; Kloster Frauenalb (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Malsch?

    Heilig Kreuz, about 9 km by road; St. Laurentius (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Malsch?

    Mahlberg, about 8 km by road; Wattkopf (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Malsch?

    Start in Malsch, visit Burgruine Waldenfels, then Mahlberg, then St. Laurentius, then Heilig Kreuz, then Wattkopf, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Malsch?

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

    Towns near Malsch

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