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Matzendorf

Matzendorf is a town in Bezirk Laufen district, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland of about 1,282 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit: 40 forts & heritage, 21 churches and 15 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Schelten Pass, Neu-Falkenstein Castle and Passwanghöhe.

47.3037° N, 7.6282° EPop. 1,282

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Within 30 km33 places
Within 50 km106
Must-see294
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Schelten Pass, viewpoint near Matzendorf
Must-see

Schelten Pass

Viewpoint · 6 km · Basel-City

Neu-Falkenstein Castle, heritage site near Matzendorf
Must-see

Neu-Falkenstein Castle

Heritage site · 8 km · Basel-City

Passwanghöhe, viewpoint near Matzendorf
Must-see

Passwanghöhe

Viewpoint · 8 km · Basel-City

Places near Matzendorf by type

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One day from Matzendorf

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:44 pm

49 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Matzendorf
  2. Neu Bechburgheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Neu-Falkenstein Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Passwanghöheviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Schelten Passviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Balm Ruinsheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Matzendorf
Today’s loopMatzendorfStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Matzendorf?

Schelten Pass (viewpoint, about 6 km), Neu-Falkenstein Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Passwanghöhe (viewpoint, about 8 km), Neu Bechburg (heritage site, about 9 km), Balm Ruins (heritage site, about 10 km), Hinteri Egg (viewpoint, about 12 km).

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

106 places on Spotwander: 40 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Matzendorf?

Neu-Falkenstein Castle, about 8 km by road; Neu Bechburg (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Matzendorf?

Chapelle Saint-Brice, about 33 km by road; Sankt Georg (35 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Matzendorf?

Start in Matzendorf, visit Neu Bechburg, then Neu-Falkenstein Castle, then Passwanghöhe, then Schelten Pass, then Balm Ruins, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.