Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Places to visit near Ottenbach

Ottenbach is a town in Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, home to about 2,459 people. Within 50 km by road there are 258 places to visit — 100 forts & heritage, 65 churches, 33 hill stations & viewpoints and 19 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Hohenstaufen (3 km), Spielburg (4 km) and Rechberg (5 km).

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Ottenbach, Baden-Württemberg
Ottenbach, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ottenbach at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Population
about 2,459
Coordinates
48.7365° N, 9.7484° E
Places within 50 km
258 (258 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 Ottenbach

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ottenbach: 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 Ottenbach

114 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ottenbach. The closest is Wäscherschloss (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ottenbach

75 churches within 100 km of Ottenbach. The closest is St. Maria Hohenrechberg (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ottenbach

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ottenbach. The closest is Hohenstaufen (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Hohenstaufen · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Rechberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Stuifen · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Kaltes Feld · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Messelberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Wasserberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~14 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ottenbach

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ottenbach. The closest is Spielburg (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Ottenbach

22 caves within 100 km of Ottenbach. The closest is Mordloch (17 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Mordloch · cave · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~17 km · Must-see
  • (Finsteres Loch) · cave · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Heimensteinhöhle · cave · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Schertelshöhle · cave · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Sibyllenloch · cave · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Verena-Beutlins-Loch · cave · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~33 km · Must-see

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Parks near Ottenbach

6 parks within 100 km of Ottenbach. The closest is Stadtgarten (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Stadtgarten · park · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Maille · park · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Hohenheim Gardens · park · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Landschaftspark Travertinpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Wilhelma · park · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Weißenburgpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~52 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Ottenbach

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ottenbach
  2. 3 km Hohenstaufen · viewpoint, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  3. 1 km Spielburg · nature spot, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  4. 4 km Wäscherschloss · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  5. 8 km St. Maria Hohenrechberg · church, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  6. 1 km Rechberg · viewpoint, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  7. 5 km Back to Ottenbach

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From travellers near Ottenbach

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How to reach Ottenbach

    All places near Ottenbach by distance

    Within 15 km of Ottenbach

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ottenbach by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage100114Wäscherschloss (6 km)
    Churches6575St. Maria Hohenrechberg (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3338Hohenstaufen (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1923Spielburg (4 km)
    Caves2222Mordloch (17 km)
    Parks46Stadtgarten (9 km)
    Museums36Museum Unter Der YBurg (38 km)
    Other attractions55Kloster Adelberg (14 km)
    Waterfalls44Neidlinger Wasserfall (30 km)
    Buddhist sites11Kloster Lorch (10 km)
    Treks11Kornberg - Gruibingen - Wiesensteig (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Itzelberger See (35 km)

    Ottenbach: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ottenbach?

    Hohenstaufen (viewpoint, about 3 km), Spielburg (nature spot, about 4 km), Rechberg (viewpoint, about 5 km), St. Maria Hohenrechberg (church, about 5 km), Wäscherschloss (heritage site, about 6 km), Christuskirche (church, about 6 km).

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

    258 places on Spotwander: 100 forts & heritage, 65 churches, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 22 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ottenbach?

    Wäscherschloss, about 6 km by road; Burg Staufeneck (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ottenbach?

    St. Maria Hohenrechberg, about 5 km by road; Christuskirche (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ottenbach?

    Hohenstaufen, about 3 km by road; Rechberg (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ottenbach?

    Start in Ottenbach, visit Hohenstaufen, then Spielburg, then Wäscherschloss, then St. Maria Hohenrechberg, then Rechberg, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ottenbach?

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

    Towns near Ottenbach

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