Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Places to visit near Mauer

Mauer is a town in Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, home to about 3,498 people. Within 50 km by road there are 205 places to visit — 75 forts & heritage, 81 churches, 26 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 museums. The must-see places are Kühburg (3 km), Wasserburg Gauangelloch (4 km) and Hohenhardter Hof (6 km).

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

Mauer at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Population
about 3,498
Coordinates
49.3408° N, 8.8003° E
Places within 50 km
205 (205 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 museums

Top places to visit near Mauer

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mauer: 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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Forts & heritage near Mauer

117 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mauer. The closest is Kühburg (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Mauer

110 churches within 100 km of Mauer. The closest is Klosterkirche Lobenfeld (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mauer

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

  • Königstuhl · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Hoher Nistler · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Steinsberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Eichelberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Daumberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Margarethenschlucht · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~27 km · Must-see

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Museums near Mauer

11 museums within 100 km of Mauer. The closest is Kurpfälzisches Museum (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mauer

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mauer. The closest is Botanischer Garten Der Universität Heidelberg (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Mauer

6 parks within 100 km of Mauer. The closest is Leimbach Park (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Leimbach Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Heidelberg Zoo · park · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Luisenpark · park · Ludwigshafen am Rhein · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Friedrichsplatz · park · Ludwigshafen am Rhein · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Friedenspark · park · Ludwigshafen am Rhein · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Karlsruhe Zoo · park · Landkreis Germersheim · ~60 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Mauer

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 32 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mauer
  2. 7 km Evangelische Kirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  3. 4 km Klosterkirche Lobenfeld · church, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  4. 5 km Kühburg · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  5. 6 km Wasserburg Gauangelloch · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  6. 4 km Hohenhardter Hof · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  7. 6 km Back to Mauer

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How to reach Mauer

    All places near Mauer by distance

    Within 15 km of Mauer

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mauer by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage75117Kühburg (3 km)
    Churches81110Klosterkirche Lobenfeld (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2640Königstuhl (11 km)
    Museums711Kurpfälzisches Museum (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens67Botanischer Garten Der Universität Heidelberg (16 km)
    Parks56Leimbach Park (14 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Ehsaan Mosque (31 km)
    Buddhist sites22Augustinerkloster (33 km)
    Other attractions12Altpörtel (33 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Trappensee (50 km)
    Caves01Rainloch (56 km)

    Mauer: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mauer?

    Kühburg (heritage site, about 3 km), Wasserburg Gauangelloch (heritage site, about 4 km), Hohenhardter Hof (heritage site, about 6 km), Klosterkirche Lobenfeld (church, about 6 km), Evangelische Kirche (church, about 7 km), Burgruine Zuzenhausen (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

    205 places on Spotwander: 75 forts & heritage, 81 churches, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 museums, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mauer?

    Kühburg, about 3 km by road; Wasserburg Gauangelloch (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mauer?

    Klosterkirche Lobenfeld, about 6 km by road; Evangelische Kirche (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mauer?

    Königstuhl, about 11 km by road; Hoher Nistler (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mauer?

    Start in Mauer, visit Evangelische Kirche, then Klosterkirche Lobenfeld, then Kühburg, then Wasserburg Gauangelloch, then Hohenhardter Hof, and drive back — about 32 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mauer?

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

    Towns near Mauer

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