Swabia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Merching

Merching is a town in Swabia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 3,133 people. Within 50 km by road there are 194 places to visit — 72 churches, 80 forts & heritage, 7 parks and 16 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Vorderer Schlossberg (4 km), Schloss Hofhegnenberg (5 km) and Kissinger Heide (7 km).

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Merching, Bavaria
Merching, Swabia district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Merching at a glance

Location
Swabia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 3,133
Coordinates
48.2459° N, 10.9853° E
Places within 50 km
194 (194 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Merching

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Churches near Merching

116 churches within 100 km of Merching. The closest is Sankt Michael (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Merching

108 forts & heritage within 100 km of Merching. The closest is Vorderer Schlossberg (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Merching

25 parks within 100 km of Merching. The closest is Zoo Augsburg (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Merching

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Merching. The closest is Kissinger Heide (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Merching

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

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Museums near Merching

9 museums within 100 km of Merching. The closest is Deutsche Barockgalerie (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Merching

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Merching
  2. 5 km Schloss Hofhegnenberg · heritage site, Swabia
  3. 6 km Vorderer Schlossberg · heritage site, Swabia
  4. 6 km Burgstall Bachern · heritage site, Swabia
  5. 9 km Kissinger Heide · nature spot, Swabia
  6. 5 km Ilsesee · lake, Swabia
  7. 9 km Back to Merching

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How to reach Merching

    All places near Merching by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Merching by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches72116Sankt Michael (12 km)
    Forts & heritage80108Vorderer Schlossberg (4 km)
    Parks725Zoo Augsburg (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1618Kissinger Heide (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs89Ilsesee (9 km)
    Museums39Deutsche Barockgalerie (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints36Schuttberg (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Kammgarn-Selimiye-Moschee (17 km)
    Other attractions23Maria Eich (44 km)

    Merching: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Merching?

    Vorderer Schlossberg (heritage site, about 4 km), Schloss Hofhegnenberg (heritage site, about 5 km), Kissinger Heide (nature spot, about 7 km), Ilsesee (lake, about 9 km), Burgstall Bachern (heritage site, about 10 km), Ringwall Im Ottmaringer Holz (heritage site, about 10 km).

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

    194 places on Spotwander: 72 churches, 80 forts & heritage, 7 parks, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Merching?

    Sankt Michael, about 12 km by road; Sankt Stephan (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Merching?

    Vorderer Schlossberg, about 4 km by road; Schloss Hofhegnenberg (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Merching?

    Zoo Augsburg, about 15 km by road; Wittelsbacher Park (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Merching?

    Start in Merching, visit Schloss Hofhegnenberg, then Vorderer Schlossberg, then Burgstall Bachern, then Kissinger Heide, then Ilsesee, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Merching?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Merching

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