Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Mehlmeisel

Mehlmeisel is a town in Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 1,409 people. Within 50 km by road there are 138 places to visit — 45 forts & heritage, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 churches and 2 caves. The must-see places are Platte (7 km), Hohe Matze (7 km) and Seehügel (8 km).

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

Mehlmeisel at a glance

Location
Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 1,409
Coordinates
49.9742° N, 11.8620° E
Places within 50 km
138 (138 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 Mehlmeisel

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

129 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mehlmeisel. The closest is Ruine Wurzstein (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mehlmeisel

56 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mehlmeisel. The closest is Platte (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Platte · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Hohe Matze · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Seehügel · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Ochsenkopf · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Nußhardt · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Haberstein · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~10 km · Must-see

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Churches near Mehlmeisel

51 churches within 100 km of Mehlmeisel. The closest is Matthäus-Kirche (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Mehlmeisel

20 caves within 100 km of Mehlmeisel. The closest is Sophienhöhle (48 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mehlmeisel

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mehlmeisel. The closest is Hirschberg- Und Heidweiher in Der Gabellohe (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Mehlmeisel

11 museums within 100 km of Mehlmeisel. The closest is Eremitage (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mehlmeisel

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mehlmeisel
  2. 7 km Hohe Matze · viewpoint, Upper Franconia
  3. 5 km Platte · viewpoint, Upper Franconia
  4. 2 km Seehügel · viewpoint, Upper Franconia
  5. 12 km Ruine Wurzstein · heritage site, Upper Franconia
  6. 3 km Burgstall Schlosshügel · heritage site, Upper Franconia
  7. 9 km Back to Mehlmeisel

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How to reach Mehlmeisel

    All places near Mehlmeisel by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mehlmeisel by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage45129Ruine Wurzstein (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3556Platte (7 km)
    Churches3251Matthäus-Kirche (12 km)
    Caves220Sophienhöhle (48 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1016Hirschberg- Und Heidweiher in Der Gabellohe (12 km)
    Museums611Eremitage (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Weißenstädter See (18 km)
    Treks33Königsheideweg (11 km)
    Other attractions12Zaniklý Klášter Milosrdných Sester (46 km)
    Parks11Landschaftsgarten (13 km)
    Buddhist sites11Buddhistisches Waldkloster Muttodaya (29 km)
    Waterfalls01Dooser Wasserfall (55 km)

    Mehlmeisel: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mehlmeisel?

    Platte (viewpoint, about 7 km), Hohe Matze (viewpoint, about 7 km), Seehügel (viewpoint, about 8 km), Ruine Wurzstein (heritage site, about 8 km), Burgstall Schlosshügel (heritage site, about 9 km), Ochsenkopf (viewpoint, about 9 km).

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

    138 places on Spotwander: 45 forts & heritage, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 churches, 2 caves, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mehlmeisel?

    Ruine Wurzstein, about 8 km by road; Burgstall Schlosshügel (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mehlmeisel?

    Platte, about 7 km by road; Hohe Matze (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mehlmeisel?

    Matthäus-Kirche, about 12 km by road; St. Stephan (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mehlmeisel?

    Start in Mehlmeisel, visit Hohe Matze, then Platte, then Seehügel, then Ruine Wurzstein, then Burgstall Schlosshügel, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mehlmeisel?

    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 Mehlmeisel

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