Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Ottensoos

Ottensoos is a town in Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 2,051 people. Within 50 km by road there are 266 places to visit — 116 forts & heritage, 60 churches, 22 hill stations & viewpoints and 20 caves. The must-see places are Feuchtgebiet Und Sandmagerrasen Bei Speikern (1 km), St. Jakobus-Kirche (4 km) and Schloss Henfenfeld (5 km).

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Ottensoos, Bavaria
Ottensoos, Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ottensoos at a glance

Location
Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 2,051
Coordinates
49.5095° N, 11.3416° E
Places within 50 km
266 (266 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 caves

Top places to visit near Ottensoos

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

128 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ottensoos. The closest is Schloss Henfenfeld (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ottensoos

74 churches within 100 km of Ottensoos. The closest is St. Jakobus-Kirche (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ottensoos

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ottensoos. The closest is Großer Hansgörgel (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Großer Hansgörgel · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Kunigundenberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Nonnenberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Buchenberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Keilberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Schmausenbuck · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~19 km · Must-see

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Caves near Ottensoos

20 caves within 100 km of Ottensoos. The closest is Windloch (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ottensoos

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ottensoos. The closest is Feuchtgebiet Und Sandmagerrasen Bei Speikern (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Ottensoos

14 museums within 100 km of Ottensoos. The closest is Industriemuseum Lauf (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ottensoos

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ottensoos
  2. 1 km Feuchtgebiet Und Sandmagerrasen Bei Speikern · nature spot, Middle Franconia
  3. 5 km Großer Hansgörgel · viewpoint, Middle Franconia
  4. 4 km Schloss Henfenfeld · heritage site, Middle Franconia
  5. 7 km St. Jakobus-Kirche · church, Middle Franconia
  6. 4 km Kirchenruine St. Leonhard · heritage site, Middle Franconia
  7. 5 km Back to Ottensoos

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How to reach Ottensoos

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    Within 15 km of Ottensoos

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ottensoos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage116128Schloss Henfenfeld (5 km)
    Churches6074St. Jakobus-Kirche (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2227Großer Hansgörgel (5 km)
    Caves2020Windloch (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1515Feuchtgebiet Und Sandmagerrasen Bei Speikern (1 km)
    Museums1414Industriemuseum Lauf (6 km)
    Parks1313Bärenbrunnen (20 km)
    Other attractions33Martinskirche (39 km)
    Waterfalls22Klingender Wasserfall (6 km)
    Buddhist sites11Kloster (49 km)

    Ottensoos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ottensoos?

    Feuchtgebiet Und Sandmagerrasen Bei Speikern (nature spot, about 1 km), St. Jakobus-Kirche (church, about 4 km), Schloss Henfenfeld (heritage site, about 5 km), Großer Hansgörgel (viewpoint, about 5 km), Kirchenruine St. Leonhard (heritage site, about 5 km), Wenzelburg (heritage site, about 5 km).

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

    266 places on Spotwander: 116 forts & heritage, 60 churches, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 caves, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ottensoos?

    Schloss Henfenfeld, about 5 km by road; Kirchenruine St. Leonhard (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ottensoos?

    St. Jakobus-Kirche, about 4 km by road; St. Salvator (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ottensoos?

    Großer Hansgörgel, about 5 km by road; Kunigundenberg (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ottensoos?

    Start in Ottensoos, visit Feuchtgebiet Und Sandmagerrasen Bei Speikern, then Großer Hansgörgel, then Schloss Henfenfeld, then St. Jakobus-Kirche, then Kirchenruine St. Leonhard, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ottensoos?

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

    Towns near Ottensoos

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