Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Marktleugast

Marktleugast is a town in Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 3,688 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit — 52 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 35 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 caves. The must-see places are St. Maria (4 km), St.-Joseph-Kirche (4 km) and Buddhistisches Waldkloster Muttodaya (6 km).

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Marktleugast, Bavaria
Marktleugast, Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Marktleugast at a glance

Location
Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 3,688
Coordinates
50.1731° N, 11.6339° E
Places within 50 km
141 (141 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 caves

Top places to visit near Marktleugast

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Forts & heritage near Marktleugast

110 forts & heritage within 100 km of Marktleugast. The closest is St. Maria (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Marktleugast

69 churches within 100 km of Marktleugast. The closest is St.-Joseph-Kirche (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Marktleugast

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

  • Weißenstein · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Döbraberg · viewpoint · Saale-Orla-Kreis · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Haidberg · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Hohewarteblick · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Höllpass · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Radspitze · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~20 km · Must-see

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Caves near Marktleugast

17 caves within 100 km of Marktleugast. The closest is Ebnether Keller (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Marktleugast

12 museums within 100 km of Marktleugast. The closest is Deutsches Dampflokomotiv-Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Marktleugast

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Marktleugast. The closest is Fürstenstein (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Marktleugast

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Marktleugast
  2. 4 km St. Maria · heritage site, Upper Franconia
  3. 1 km St.-Joseph-Kirche · church, Upper Franconia
  4. 10 km Weißenstein · viewpoint, Upper Franconia
  5. 4 km Buddhistisches Waldkloster Muttodaya · Buddhist site, Upper Franconia
  6. 8 km Schloss Neuguttenberg · heritage site, Upper Franconia
  7. 7 km Back to Marktleugast

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How to reach Marktleugast

    All places near Marktleugast by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Marktleugast by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage52110St. Maria (4 km)
    Churches3469St.-Joseph-Kirche (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3564Weißenstein (8 km)
    Caves117Ebnether Keller (35 km)
    Museums712Deutsches Dampflokomotiv-Museum (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens411Fürstenstein (24 km)
    Treks33European Walking Route E3, Taunus (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Weißenstädter See (24 km)
    Buddhist sites12Buddhistisches Waldkloster Muttodaya (6 km)
    Parks22Landschaftsgarten (39 km)
    Other attractions02Rathaus (57 km)
    Waterfalls01Dooser Wasserfall (59 km)

    Marktleugast: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Marktleugast?

    St. Maria (heritage site, about 4 km), St.-Joseph-Kirche (church, about 4 km), Buddhistisches Waldkloster Muttodaya (Buddhist site, about 6 km), Schloss Neuguttenberg (heritage site, about 7 km), Weißenstein (viewpoint, about 8 km), Burgstall Rabenstein (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

    141 places on Spotwander: 52 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 cave, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Marktleugast?

    St. Maria, about 4 km by road; Schloss Neuguttenberg (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Marktleugast?

    St.-Joseph-Kirche, about 4 km by road; St.-Bartholomäus (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Marktleugast?

    Weißenstein, about 8 km by road; Döbraberg (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Marktleugast?

    Start in Marktleugast, visit St. Maria, then St.-Joseph-Kirche, then Weißenstein, then Buddhistisches Waldkloster Muttodaya, then Schloss Neuguttenberg, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Marktleugast?

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

    Towns near Marktleugast

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