Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Pegau

Pegau is a town in Saxony, Germany, home to about 4,759 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit — 78 churches, 18 forts & heritage, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 11 museums. The must-see places are Pegau Abbey (1 km), Werbener See (4 km) and Großstolpener See (8 km).

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Pegau, Saxony
Pegau, Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pegau at a glance

Location
Saxony, Germany
Population
about 4,759
Coordinates
51.1671° N, 12.2514° E
Places within 50 km
134 (134 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Pegau

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

163 churches within 100 km of Pegau. The closest is Ev. Filialkirche Prößdorf (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Pegau

55 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pegau. The closest is Schloss Moritzburg (Zeitz) (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pegau

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pegau. The closest is Werbener See (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Pegau

17 museums within 100 km of Pegau. The closest is Pegau Abbey (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pegau

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pegau. The closest is Nikolaiturm (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Nikolaiturm · viewpoint · Altenburger Land · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Rochlitzer Berg · viewpoint · Burgenlandkreis · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Löbenberg · viewpoint · Wittenberg · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Luftschiff · viewpoint · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~62 km · Must-see
  • Jenzig · viewpoint · Jena · ~63 km · Must-see
  • Pfaffenberg · viewpoint · Zwickau · ~64 km · Must-see

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Parks near Pegau

10 parks within 100 km of Pegau. The closest is Clara-Zetkin-Park (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Pegau

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pegau
  2. 1 km Pegau Abbey · museum, Thuringia
  3. 12 km Ev. Filialkirche Prößdorf · church, Altenburger Land
  4. 8 km Großstolpener See · lake, Altenburger Land
  5. 14 km Zwenkauer See · lake, Altenburger Land
  6. 9 km Werbener See · lake, Thuringia
  7. 4 km Back to Pegau

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How to reach Pegau

    All places near Pegau by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pegau by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches78163Ev. Filialkirche Prößdorf (12 km)
    Forts & heritage1855Schloss Moritzburg (Zeitz) (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1821Werbener See (4 km)
    Museums1117Pegau Abbey (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints211Nikolaiturm (30 km)
    Parks610Clara-Zetkin-Park (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18Goseck (33 km)
    Other attractions03Johannistor (67 km)

    Pegau: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pegau?

    Pegau Abbey (museum, about 1 km), Werbener See (lake, about 4 km), Großstolpener See (lake, about 8 km), Zwenkauer See (lake, about 11 km), Ev. Filialkirche Prößdorf (church, about 12 km), Evangelische Pfarrkirche (church, about 13 km).

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

    134 places on Spotwander: 78 churches, 18 forts & heritage, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 museums, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Pegau?

    Ev. Filialkirche Prößdorf, about 12 km by road; Evangelische Pfarrkirche (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pegau?

    Schloss Moritzburg (Zeitz), about 19 km by road; Richard-Wagner-Denkmal (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Pegau?

    Werbener See, about 4 km by road; Großstolpener See (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pegau?

    Start in Pegau, visit Pegau Abbey, then Ev. Filialkirche Prößdorf, then Großstolpener See, then Zwenkauer See, then Werbener See, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pegau?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Pegau

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