Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Mitwitz

Mitwitz is a town in Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 3,076 people. Within 50 km by road there are 159 places to visit — 54 churches, 60 forts & heritage, 30 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 museums. The must-see places are Heunischenburg (5 km), Burg Neuhaus (9 km) and Altes Schloss (10 km).

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

Mitwitz at a glance

Location
Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 3,076
Coordinates
50.2511° N, 11.2082° E
Places within 50 km
159 (159 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 Mitwitz

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mitwitz: 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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Churches near Mitwitz

109 churches within 100 km of Mitwitz. The closest is St. Jakobikirche (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Mitwitz

108 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mitwitz. The closest is Heunischenburg (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mitwitz

48 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mitwitz. The closest is Muppberg (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Muppberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Külmitz · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Radspitze · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Kordigast Berglauf · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Kalkberg · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Fellberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~27 km · Must-see

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Museums near Mitwitz

10 museums within 100 km of Mitwitz. The closest is Deutsches Korbmuseum (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Mitwitz

6 caves within 100 km of Mitwitz. The closest is Ebnether Keller (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mitwitz

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mitwitz. The closest is Wacholderhänge bei Wonsees (40 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Mitwitz

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 Mitwitz
  2. 10 km Altes Schloss · heritage site, Upper Franconia
  3. 1 km St. Jakobikirche · church, Upper Franconia
  4. 1 km Oberes Schloss · heritage site, Upper Franconia
  5. 7 km Heunischenburg · heritage site, Landkreis Sonneberg
  6. 10 km Burg Neuhaus · heritage site, Landkreis Sonneberg
  7. 9 km Back to Mitwitz

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    Places near Mitwitz by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Churches109St. Jakobikirche (10 km)
    Forts & heritage108Heunischenburg (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints48Muppberg (12 km)
    Museums10Deutsches Korbmuseum (15 km)
    Caves6Ebnether Keller (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4Wacholderhänge bei Wonsees (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2Froschgrundsee (21 km)
    Buddhist sites2Kloster Banz (25 km)
    Other attractions2Rathaus (28 km)
    Parks2Thüringer Schieferpark Lehesten (35 km)
    Treks2European Walking Route E3, Taunus (40 km)
    Waterfalls1Dooser Wasserfall (62 km)

    Mitwitz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mitwitz?

    Heunischenburg (heritage site, about 5 km), Burg Neuhaus (heritage site, about 9 km), Altes Schloss (heritage site, about 10 km), St. Jakobikirche (church, about 10 km), Oberes Schloss (heritage site, about 10 km), Neues Schloss (heritage site, about 10 km).

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

    159 places on Spotwander: 54 churches, 60 forts & heritage, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 museums, 2 caves.

    Which is the nearest church to Mitwitz?

    St. Jakobikirche, about 10 km by road; Herz Jesu (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mitwitz?

    Heunischenburg, about 5 km by road; Burg Neuhaus (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mitwitz?

    Muppberg, about 12 km by road; Külmitz (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mitwitz?

    Start in Mitwitz, visit Altes Schloss, then St. Jakobikirche, then Oberes Schloss, then Heunischenburg, then Burg Neuhaus, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mitwitz?

    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 Mitwitz

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