Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Marquartstein

Marquartstein is a town in Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 3,125 people. Within 50 km by road there are 195 places to visit — 114 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 forts & heritage, 19 churches and 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Burg Marquartstein (1 km), Schnappenkirche (2 km) and Schnappenberg (2 km).

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Marquartstein, Bavaria
Marquartstein, Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Marquartstein at a glance

Location
Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 3,125
Coordinates
47.7586° N, 12.4622° E
Places within 50 km
195 (195 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Marquartstein

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Marquartstein: 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 Marquartstein, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Marquartstein

164 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Marquartstein. The closest is Schnappenberg (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Marquartstein

50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Marquartstein. The closest is Burg Marquartstein (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Marquartstein

33 churches within 100 km of Marquartstein. The closest is Schnappenkirche (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Marquartstein

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Marquartstein. The closest is Taubensee (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Taubensee · lake · Salzburg · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Lake Chiemsee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Walchsee · lake · Salzburg · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Pillersee · lake · Bezirk Zell am See · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Egelsee · lake · Salzburg · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Thumsee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~34 km · Must-see

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Museums near Marquartstein

8 museums within 100 km of Marquartstein. The closest is ReichenhallMuseum (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Marquartstein

7 caves within 100 km of Marquartstein. The closest is Tischofer Cave (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Marquartstein

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Marquartstein
  2. 1 km Burg Marquartstein · heritage site, Upper Bavaria
  3. 4 km Hochgern · viewpoint, Upper Bavaria
  4. 4 km Burgstall Hohenstein · heritage site, Upper Bavaria
  5. 2 km Schnappenberg · viewpoint, Upper Bavaria
  6. 1 km Schnappenkirche · church, Upper Bavaria
  7. 2 km Back to Marquartstein

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From travellers near Marquartstein

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How to reach Marquartstein

    All places near Marquartstein by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Dürrnbachhorn · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Klausenberg · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Unterberghorn · viewpoint · Salzburg · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Zellerberg Hauptgipfel · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Hochries · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Walchsee · lake · Salzburg · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Zinnkopf · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Rauschberg · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Spitzstein · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Hochberg · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Zinnenburg · fort · Upper Bavaria · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Heutal · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Speckerturm · fort · Upper Bavaria · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Sonntagshorn · viewpoint · Bavaria · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Burgstall Hirnsberg · fort · Upper Bavaria · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Heuberg · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Feldberg · viewpoint · Salzburg · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Pyramidenspitze · viewpoint · Salzburg · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Vordere Kesselschneid · viewpoint · Salzburg · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Kranzhorn · viewpoint · Salzburg · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Lärchegg · viewpoint · Salzburg · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Waidring · viewpoint · Bezirk Zell am See · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Stripsenkopf · viewpoint · Salzburg · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Petersköpfl · viewpoint · Salzburg · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Predigtstuhl · viewpoint · Salzburg · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Naunspitze · viewpoint · Salzburg · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Teisenberg · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Maukspitze · viewpoint · Salzburg · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Oberrein · fort · Bezirk Zell am See · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Fleischbank · viewpoint · Salzburg · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Leukental · viewpoint · Salzburg · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Totenkirchl · viewpoint · Salzburg · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Kloster Reisach · fort · Upper Bavaria · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Festung Kniepass · fort · Bezirk Zell am See · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Karlspitzen · viewpoint · Salzburg · ~30 km · Must-see
    • St. Michael · church · Upper Bavaria · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Ruine Burg Kirnstein · fort · Upper Bavaria · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Regalmspitze · viewpoint · Salzburg · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Kaisertal · viewpoint · Salzburg · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Auerburg · fort · Upper Bavaria · ~31 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Marquartstein by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints114164Schnappenberg (2 km)
    Forts & heritage3450Burg Marquartstein (1 km)
    Churches1933Schnappenkirche (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1619Taubensee (9 km)
    Museums48ReichenhallMuseum (39 km)
    Caves47Tischofer Cave (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Mündung Der Tiroler Achen (12 km)
    Other attractions12Predigtstuhlbahn (39 km)
    Parks02Kurgarten (54 km)
    Treks11Hocheck Short (34 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Christlieger (55 km)

    Marquartstein: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Marquartstein?

    Burg Marquartstein (heritage site, about 1 km), Schnappenkirche (church, about 2 km), Schnappenberg (viewpoint, about 2 km), Burgstall Hohenstein (heritage site, about 3 km), Hochgern (viewpoint, about 5 km), Hochplatte (viewpoint, about 5 km).

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

    195 places on Spotwander: 114 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Marquartstein?

    Schnappenberg, about 2 km by road; Hochgern (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Marquartstein?

    Burg Marquartstein, about 1 km by road; Burgstall Hohenstein (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Marquartstein?

    Schnappenkirche, about 2 km by road; Wallfahrtskirche St. Servatius (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Marquartstein?

    Start in Marquartstein, visit Burg Marquartstein, then Hochgern, then Burgstall Hohenstein, then Schnappenberg, then Schnappenkirche, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Marquartstein?

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

    Towns near Marquartstein

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