Bavaria, Germany
Places to visit near Moosbach
Moosbach is a town in Bavaria, Germany, home to about 2,598 people. Within 50 km by road there are 19 places to visit — 3 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 churches and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Geissleite (20 km), Podkovák Nature Reserve (23 km) and Entenbühl (23 km).

Moosbach at a glance
- Location
- Bavaria, Germany
- Population
- about 2,598
- Coordinates
- 49.5891° N, 12.4104° E
- Places within 50 km
- 19 (19 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
Top places to visit near Moosbach
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Moosbach: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- GeissleiteHills · SaxonyMust-see
- Podkovák Nature ReserveWildlife · Karlovy Vary RegionMust-see
- EntenbühlHills · SaxonyMust-see
- Pavlova Huť Nature ReserveWildlife · Karlovy Vary RegionMust-see
- Starý HerštejnForts · okres DomažliceMust-see
- European Long Distance Path E6, Germany, OberpfalzTreks · okres DomažliceMust-see
- Eixendorfer SeeLakes & Dams · SaxonyMust-see
- Zámek PoběžoviceForts · okres DomažliceMust-see
- Murner SeeLakes & Dams · SaxonyMust-see
- BrückelseeLakes & Dams · SaxonyMust-see
- Monte KaolinoHills · Upper PalatinateMust-see
- Dorfkirche St. Josef MassenrichtChurches · Upper PalatinateMust-see
More places near Moosbach
- Schloss Fronberg · fort · Saxony · ~43 km · Must-see
- Na Skalce · viewpoint · okres Domažlice · ~44 km · Must-see
- Čerchov · viewpoint · okres Domažlice · ~44 km · Must-see
- Kloster Schwandorf · attraction · Saxony · ~45 km · Must-see
- St. Johannes Baptist · church · Upper Palatinate · ~47 km · Must-see
- Steinberger See · lake · Saxony · ~48 km · Must-see
- Baldovské Návrší · viewpoint · okres Domažlice · ~49 km · Must-see
- Castle Weihersberg · fort · Upper Palatinate · ~51 km · Must-see
- Jindřicha Jindřicha · museum · okres Domažlice · ~52 km · Must-see
- Mariahilfberg · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~52 km · Must-see
- St. Konrad · church · Upper Palatinate · ~53 km · Must-see
- Přírodní Rezervace Kosatcová Louka · sanctuary · Cheb · ~53 km · Must-see
Things to see near Moosbach, by type
Forts & heritage near Moosbach
101 forts & heritage within 100 km of Moosbach. The closest is Starý Herštejn (32 km). Best time: october to february.
- Starý Herštejn · fort · okres Domažlice · ~32 km · Must-see
- Zámek Poběžovice · fort · okres Domažlice · ~37 km · Must-see
- Schloss Fronberg · fort · Saxony · ~43 km · Must-see
- Castle Weihersberg · fort · Upper Palatinate · ~51 km · Must-see
- Stadtbrille · fort · Upper Palatinate · ~54 km · Must-see
- Kurfürstliches Schloss · fort · Upper Palatinate · ~54 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Moosbach
70 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Moosbach. The closest is Geissleite (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Geissleite · viewpoint · Saxony · ~20 km · Must-see
- Entenbühl · viewpoint · Saxony · ~23 km · Must-see
- Monte Kaolino · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~41 km · Must-see
- Na Skalce · viewpoint · okres Domažlice · ~44 km · Must-see
- Čerchov · viewpoint · okres Domažlice · ~44 km · Must-see
- Baldovské Návrší · viewpoint · okres Domažlice · ~49 km · Must-see
Churches near Moosbach
47 churches within 100 km of Moosbach. The closest is Dorfkirche St. Josef Massenricht (41 km). Best time: year-round.
- Dorfkirche St. Josef Massenricht · church · Upper Palatinate · ~41 km · Must-see
- St. Johannes Baptist · church · Upper Palatinate · ~47 km · Must-see
- St. Konrad · church · Upper Palatinate · ~53 km · Must-see
- Schulkirche · church · Upper Palatinate · ~54 km · Must-see
- Sankt Michael · church · Upper Palatinate · ~55 km · Must-see
- St. Johannes Nepomuk · church · Upper Palatinate · ~56 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Moosbach
39 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Moosbach. The closest is Podkovák Nature Reserve (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Podkovák Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Karlovy Vary Region · ~23 km · Must-see
- Pavlova Huť Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Karlovy Vary Region · ~27 km · Must-see
- Přírodní Rezervace Kosatcová Louka · sanctuary · Cheb · ~53 km · Must-see
- Langweiher Moor · sanctuary · Upper Palatinate · ~57 km · Must-see
- Unteres Pfistertal Nördlich von Vilshofen · sanctuary · Upper Palatinate · ~58 km · Must-see
- Lipovka · sanctuary · Cheb · ~58 km · Must-see
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Moosbach
15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Moosbach. The closest is Eixendorfer See (34 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Eixendorfer See · lake · Saxony · ~34 km · Must-see
- Murner See · lake · Saxony · ~38 km · Must-see
- Brückelsee · lake · Saxony · ~39 km · Must-see
- Steinberger See · lake · Saxony · ~48 km · Must-see
- Vodní Nádrž Mariánské Lázně · lake · Cheb · ~63 km · Must-see
- Vodní Nádrž Podhora · lake · Cheb · ~63 km · Must-see
Museums near Moosbach
8 museums within 100 km of Moosbach. The closest is Jindřicha Jindřicha (52 km). Best time: year-round.
- Jindřicha Jindřicha · museum · okres Domažlice · ~52 km · Must-see
- Stadtmuseum Amberg · museum · Upper Palatinate · ~54 km · Must-see
- Luftmuseum Amberg · museum · Upper Palatinate · ~54 km · Must-see
- Městské Muzeum · museum · Cheb · ~60 km · Must-see
- Aquaforum · museum · Cheb · ~74 km · Must-see
- Eremitage · museum · Upper Franconia · ~86 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Moosbach
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 126 km on the road.
- Start in Moosbach
- 20 km Geissleite · viewpoint, Saxony
- 18 km Entenbühl · viewpoint, Saxony
- 7 km Pavlova Huť Nature Reserve · nature spot, Karlovy Vary Region
- 9 km Podkovák Nature Reserve · nature spot, Karlovy Vary Region
- 40 km Starý Herštejn · heritage site, okres Domažlice
- 32 km Back to Moosbach
Plan a longer trip from Moosbach — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Moosbach
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How to reach Moosbach
All places near Moosbach by distance
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Dyleň · viewpoint · Cheb · ~53 km · Must-see
- Stadtmuseum Amberg · museum · Upper Palatinate · ~54 km · Must-see
- Synagoge Amberg · attraction · Upper Palatinate · ~54 km · Must-see
- Luftmuseum Amberg · museum · Upper Palatinate · ~54 km · Must-see
- Stadtbrille · fort · Upper Palatinate · ~54 km · Must-see
- Schulkirche · church · Upper Palatinate · ~54 km · Must-see
- Kurfürstliches Schloss · fort · Upper Palatinate · ~54 km · Must-see
- Vilstor · fort · Upper Palatinate · ~54 km · Must-see
- Dagestein · fort · Upper Palatinate · ~54 km · Must-see
- Sankt Michael · church · Upper Palatinate · ~55 km · Must-see
- Platte · viewpoint · Saxony · ~55 km · Must-see
- Drachenstich · attraction · Upper Palatinate · ~55 km · Must-see
- St. Johannes Nepomuk · church · Upper Palatinate · ~56 km · Must-see
- Miega · fort · Upper Palatinate · ~56 km · Must-see
- Hamrnický Zámeček · fort · Cheb · ~57 km · Must-see
- Langweiher Moor · sanctuary · Upper Palatinate · ~57 km · Must-see
- Unteres Pfistertal Nördlich von Vilshofen · sanctuary · Upper Palatinate · ~58 km · Must-see
- Lipovka · sanctuary · Cheb · ~58 km · Must-see
- Mariä Himmelfahrt · church · Saxony · ~58 km · Must-see
- Armesberg · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~59 km · Must-see
- Nejsvětější Trojice · church · okres Domažlice · ~60 km · Must-see
- Kloster Speinshart · church · Upper Palatinate · ~60 km · Must-see
- Nanebevzetí Panny Marie · church · Cheb · ~60 km · Must-see
- Annaberg · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~60 km · Must-see
- Městské Muzeum · museum · Cheb · ~60 km · Must-see
- Kynžvart Castle · fort · Cheb · ~60 km · Must-see
- Rauher Kulm · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~60 km · Must-see
- Kaplička Lasky · church · Cheb · ~61 km · Must-see
- Přírodní Rezervace Žižkův Vrch · sanctuary · Cheb · ~61 km · Must-see
- Ruhberg Südlich Arzberg · sanctuary · Saxony · ~61 km · Must-see
- Rýzmberk · fort · okres Domažlice · ~61 km · Must-see
- Schloss Sulzbach · fort · Upper Palatinate · ~62 km · Must-see
- Wüstung Großenfalz · sanctuary · Upper Palatinate · ~62 km · Must-see
- Zřícenina Hradu Boršengrýn · fort · Cheb · ~62 km · Must-see
- Vodní Nádrž Mariánské Lázně · lake · Cheb · ~63 km · Must-see
- St. Georg · church · Upper Palatinate · ~63 km · Must-see
- Vodní Nádrž Podhora · lake · Cheb · ~63 km · Must-see
- Sirňák · sanctuary · Cheb · ~64 km · Must-see
- Nový Herštjen · fort · okres Domažlice · ~64 km · Must-see
- St. Stephan · church · Upper Palatinate · ~64 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forts & heritage | 3 | 101 | Starý Herštejn (32 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 6 | 70 | Geissleite (20 km) |
| Churches | 2 | 47 | Dorfkirche St. Josef Massenricht (41 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 2 | 39 | Podkovák Nature Reserve (23 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 4 | 15 | Eixendorfer See (34 km) |
| Museums | 0 | 8 | Jindřicha Jindřicha (52 km) |
| Caves | 0 | 8 | Osterhöhle (68 km) |
| Other attractions | 1 | 4 | Kloster Schwandorf (45 km) |
| Treks | 1 | 3 | European Long Distance Path E6, Germany, Oberpfalz (32 km) |
| Parks | 0 | 2 | Landschaftsgarten (69 km) |
Moosbach: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Moosbach?
Geissleite (viewpoint, about 20 km), Podkovák Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 23 km), Entenbühl (viewpoint, about 23 km), Pavlova Huť Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 27 km), Starý Herštejn (heritage site, about 32 km), European Long Distance Path E6, Germany, Oberpfalz (trek, about 32 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Moosbach?
19 places on Spotwander: 3 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 churches, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.
Which is the nearest fort to Moosbach?
Starý Herštejn, about 32 km by road; Zámek Poběžovice (37 km) is next.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Moosbach?
Geissleite, about 20 km by road; Entenbühl (23 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Moosbach?
Dorfkirche St. Josef Massenricht, about 41 km by road; St. Johannes Baptist (47 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Moosbach?
Start in Moosbach, visit Geissleite, then Entenbühl, then Pavlova Huť Nature Reserve, then Podkovák Nature Reserve, then Starý Herštejn, and drive back — about 126 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Moosbach?
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.
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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Moosbach’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Moosbach on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.