Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Overath

Overath is a town in Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 27,203 people. Within 50 km by road there are 296 places to visit — 104 churches, 65 forts & heritage, 46 wildlife, forests & gardens and 26 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Burgruine Großbernsau (2 km), Ringwall Lüderich (6 km) and Lüderich (6 km).

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Overath, North Rhine-Westphalia
Overath, Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Overath at a glance

Location
Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 27,203
Coordinates
50.9327° N, 7.2839° E
Places within 50 km
296 (296 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Overath

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

104 churches within 100 km of Overath. The closest is Christuskirche Forsbach (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Overath

65 forts & heritage within 100 km of Overath. The closest is Burgruine Großbernsau (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Overath

46 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Overath. The closest is Königsforst (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Königsforst · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Olpebachtal · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Immerkopf · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Scherfbachtal · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Thielenbruch Und Thurner Wald · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Oberer Mutzbach · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~21 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Overath

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Overath. The closest is Lüderich (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Lüderich · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Kleiner Heckberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Heckberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Monte Troodelöh · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Hohe Warte · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Kalkberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~25 km · Must-see

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Parks near Overath

23 parks within 100 km of Overath. The closest is Merheimer Heide (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Merheimer Heide · park · Cologne Government Region · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Rheinpark · park · Cologne Government Region · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Kölner Zoo · park · Cologne Government Region · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Cologne Sculpture Park · park · Cologne Government Region · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Flora · park · Cologne Government Region · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Carl-Duisberg-Park · park · Cologne Government Region · ~28 km · Must-see

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Museums near Overath

16 museums within 100 km of Overath. The closest is Alte Dombach (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Overath

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Overath
  2. 2 km Burgruine Großbernsau · heritage site, Cologne Government Region
  3. 6 km Schloß Ehreshoven · heritage site, Cologne Government Region
  4. 13 km Ringwall Lüderich · heritage site, Cologne Government Region
  5. 1 km Lüderich · viewpoint, Cologne Government Region
  6. 1 km Scheltensülz · heritage site, Cologne Government Region
  7. 8 km Back to Overath

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From travellers near Overath

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How to reach Overath

    All places near Overath by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Overath by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches104104Christuskirche Forsbach (10 km)
    Forts & heritage6565Burgruine Großbernsau (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4646Königsforst (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2626Lüderich (6 km)
    Parks2323Merheimer Heide (22 km)
    Museums1616Alte Dombach (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Allner See (21 km)
    Other attractions44Nobel-Metamorphosen (20 km)
    Caves33Zwergenhöhle (14 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22DITIB-Zentralmoschee (31 km)
    Treks11Kölnpfad (24 km)
    Temples11Sri-Kurinchikumaran-Tempel (28 km)

    Overath: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Overath?

    Burgruine Großbernsau (heritage site, about 2 km), Ringwall Lüderich (heritage site, about 6 km), Lüderich (viewpoint, about 6 km), Scheltensülz (heritage site, about 8 km), Schloß Ehreshoven (heritage site, about 8 km), Kleiner Heckberg (viewpoint, about 9 km).

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

    296 places on Spotwander: 104 churches, 65 forts & heritage, 46 wildlife, forests & gardens, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Overath?

    Christuskirche Forsbach, about 10 km by road; Evangelische Kirche Bensberg (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Overath?

    Burgruine Großbernsau, about 2 km by road; Ringwall Lüderich (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Overath?

    Königsforst, about 11 km by road; Olpebachtal (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Overath?

    Start in Overath, visit Burgruine Großbernsau, then Schloß Ehreshoven, then Ringwall Lüderich, then Lüderich, then Scheltensülz, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Overath?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Overath

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