Landkreis Trier-Saarburg district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Places to visit near Newel

Newel is a town in Landkreis Trier-Saarburg district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, home to about 2,849 people. Within 50 km by road there are 99 places to visit — 47 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Ramstein Castle (6 km), Welschbillig Castle (6 km) and Karl-Marx-Haus (9 km).

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Newel, Rhineland-Palatinate
Newel, Landkreis Trier-Saarburg district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Newel at a glance

Location
Landkreis Trier-Saarburg district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Population
about 2,849
Coordinates
49.8124° N, 6.5830° E
Places within 50 km
99 (99 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 Newel

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Newel: 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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Forts & heritage near Newel

124 forts & heritage within 100 km of Newel. The closest is Ramstein Castle (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Newel

65 churches within 100 km of Newel. The closest is Rheinisches Landesmuseum (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Newel

48 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Newel. The closest is Kellerberg (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kellerberg · viewpoint · Saarland · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Hohe Wurzel · viewpoint · Landkreis St. Wendel · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Rösterkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Merzig-Wadern · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Widdebierg · viewpoint · Canton Grevenmacher · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Monzeler Hüttenkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis St. Wendel · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Schimmelkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Merzig-Wadern · ~37 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Newel

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Newel. The closest is Kenner Flur (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Newel

14 museums within 100 km of Newel. The closest is Karl-Marx-Haus (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Newel

9 parks within 100 km of Newel. The closest is Parc Municipal (39 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Newel

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 Newel
  2. 9 km Karl-Marx-Haus · museum, Landkreis Trier-Saarburg
  3. 1 km Rheinisches Landesmuseum · church, Landkreis Trier-Saarburg
  4. 10 km Kenner Flur · nature spot, Saarland
  5. 6 km Ramstein Castle · heritage site, Saarland
  6. 8 km Welschbillig Castle · heritage site, Saarland
  7. 6 km Back to Newel

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How to reach Newel

    All places near Newel by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Newel by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage47124Ramstein Castle (6 km)
    Churches1565Rheinisches Landesmuseum (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1248Kellerberg (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens517Kenner Flur (12 km)
    Museums814Karl-Marx-Haus (9 km)
    Parks29Parc Municipal (39 km)
    Other attractions57Amphitheater (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Lac d'Echternach (15 km)
    Treks24Auto-Pédestre Remich (42 km)
    Waterfalls02Gaalgebierg (73 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Le Juste Milieu (50 km)
    Caves01Buchenloch (59 km)
    Temples01Sri Maha Mariamman Tempel (83 km)

    Newel: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Newel?

    Ramstein Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Welschbillig Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Karl-Marx-Haus (museum, about 9 km), Rheinisches Landesmuseum (church, about 10 km), Amphitheater (attraction, about 11 km), Kenner Flur (nature spot, about 12 km).

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

    99 places on Spotwander: 47 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Newel?

    Ramstein Castle, about 6 km by road; Welschbillig Castle (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Newel?

    Rheinisches Landesmuseum, about 10 km by road; Saints-Pierre-et-Paul (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Newel?

    Kellerberg, about 20 km by road; Hohe Wurzel (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Newel?

    Start in Newel, visit Karl-Marx-Haus, then Rheinisches Landesmuseum, then Kenner Flur, then Ramstein Castle, then Welschbillig Castle, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Newel?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Newel

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