Bergkapelle IllingenSt.PaulSri Maha Mariamman TempelGondwana – Das PraehistoriumValentinuskapelle WallenbornEhem. Burg Mühlenbach
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Merchweiler

Merchweiler is a town in Landkreis Neunkirchen district, Saarland, Germany of about 10,863 people. Within 50 km by road there are 140 places to visit: 60 churches, 38 forts & heritage and 17 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Bergkapelle Illingen, Burg Kerpen and St.Paul.

49.3500° N, 7.0500° EPop. 10,863

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Within 30 km92 places
Within 50 km140
Must-see296
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Bergkapelle Illingen, church near Merchweiler
Must-see

Bergkapelle Illingen

Church · 2 km

Burg Kerpen, heritage site near Merchweiler
Must-see

Burg Kerpen

Heritage site · 4 km

St.Paul, church near Merchweiler
Must-see

St.Paul

Church · 4 km · Regionalverband Saarbrücken

Places near Merchweiler by type

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One day from Merchweiler

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:39 pm

36 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 Merchweiler
  2. St.Paulchurch · 30 min
  3. Ehem. Burg Mühlenbachheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Valentinuskapelle Wallenbornchurch · 30 min
  5. Burg Kerpenheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Gondwana – Das Praehistoriumpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Merchweiler
Today’s loopMerchweilerStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Merchweiler?

Bergkapelle Illingen (church, about 2 km), Burg Kerpen (heritage site, about 4 km), St.Paul (church, about 4 km), Evangelische Kirche (church, about 5 km), Sri Maha Mariamman Tempel (temple, about 6 km), Gondwana – Das Praehistorium (park, about 6 km).

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

140 places on Spotwander: 60 churches, 38 forts & heritage, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Merchweiler?

Bergkapelle Illingen, about 2 km by road; St.Paul (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Merchweiler?

Burg Kerpen, about 4 km by road; Ehem. Burg Mühlenbach (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Merchweiler?

Start in Merchweiler, visit St.Paul, then Ehem. Burg Mühlenbach, then Valentinuskapelle Wallenborn, then Burg Kerpen, then Gondwana – Das Praehistorium, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.