Swabia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Mering

Mering is a town in Swabia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 12,820 people. Within 50 km by road there are 185 places to visit — 66 churches, 78 forts & heritage, 7 parks and 15 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Vorderer Schlossberg (4 km), Kissinger Heide (5 km) and Ringwall Im Ottmaringer Holz (7 km).

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

Mering at a glance

Location
Swabia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 12,820
Coordinates
48.2656° N, 10.9846° E
Places within 50 km
185 (185 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 Mering

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Churches near Mering

117 churches within 100 km of Mering. The closest is Sankt Michael (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Mering

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

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Parks near Mering

24 parks within 100 km of Mering. The closest is Zoo Augsburg (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mering

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mering. The closest is Kissinger Heide (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mering

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mering. The closest is Ilsesee (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Mering

9 museums within 100 km of Mering. The closest is Deutsche Barockgalerie (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mering

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mering
  2. 7 km Schloss Hofhegnenberg · heritage site, Swabia
  3. 6 km Vorderer Schlossberg · heritage site, Swabia
  4. 6 km Burgstall Bachern · heritage site, Swabia
  5. 5 km Ringwall Im Ottmaringer Holz · heritage site, Swabia
  6. 5 km Kissinger Heide · nature spot, Swabia
  7. 5 km Back to Mering

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How to reach Mering

    All places near Mering by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mering by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches66117Sankt Michael (10 km)
    Forts & heritage78107Vorderer Schlossberg (4 km)
    Parks724Zoo Augsburg (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1519Kissinger Heide (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs89Ilsesee (8 km)
    Museums39Deutsche Barockgalerie (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints36Schuttberg (23 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Kammgarn-Selimiye-Moschee (15 km)
    Other attractions23Kloster Thierhaupten (42 km)

    Mering: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mering?

    Vorderer Schlossberg (heritage site, about 4 km), Kissinger Heide (nature spot, about 5 km), Ringwall Im Ottmaringer Holz (heritage site, about 7 km), Schloss Hofhegnenberg (heritage site, about 7 km), Burgstall Bachern (heritage site, about 8 km), Ilsesee (lake, about 8 km).

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

    185 places on Spotwander: 66 churches, 78 forts & heritage, 7 parks, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Mering?

    Sankt Michael, about 10 km by road; Sankt Stephan (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mering?

    Vorderer Schlossberg, about 4 km by road; Ringwall Im Ottmaringer Holz (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Mering?

    Zoo Augsburg, about 13 km by road; Wittelsbacher Park (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mering?

    Start in Mering, visit Schloss Hofhegnenberg, then Vorderer Schlossberg, then Burgstall Bachern, then Ringwall Im Ottmaringer Holz, then Kissinger Heide, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mering?

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

    Towns near Mering

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