Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Pegnitz

Pegnitz is a town in Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 14,279 people. Within 50 km by road there are 235 places to visit — 110 forts & heritage, 47 churches, 35 hill stations & viewpoints and 20 caves. The must-see places are Böheimstein (1 km), Schlossberg (1 km) and Zipser Berg (4 km).

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Pegnitz, Bavaria
Pegnitz, Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pegnitz at a glance

Location
Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 14,279
Coordinates
49.7522° N, 11.5419° E
Places within 50 km
235 (235 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 Pegnitz

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

131 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pegnitz. The closest is Böheimstein (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Pegnitz

58 churches within 100 km of Pegnitz. The closest is Kunigundenkirche (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pegnitz

50 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pegnitz. The closest is Schlossberg (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Pegnitz

20 caves within 100 km of Pegnitz. The closest is Teufelshöhle (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pegnitz

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pegnitz. The closest is Grubenfelder Leonie (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Pegnitz

11 museums within 100 km of Pegnitz. The closest is Fränkische-Schweiz-Museum (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Pegnitz

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pegnitz
  2. 1 km Böheimstein · heritage site, Upper Franconia
  3. 1 km Schlossberg · viewpoint, Upper Franconia
  4. 5 km Burgruine Hollenberg · heritage site, Upper Franconia
  5. 3 km Kleiner Kulm · viewpoint, Upper Franconia
  6. 7 km Zipser Berg · viewpoint, Upper Franconia
  7. 4 km Back to Pegnitz

Plan a longer trip from Pegnitz — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Pegnitz

    All places near Pegnitz by distance

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    Places near Pegnitz by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Forts & heritage131Böheimstein (1 km)
    Churches58Kunigundenkirche (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints50Schlossberg (1 km)
    Caves20Teufelshöhle (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Grubenfelder Leonie (11 km)
    Museums11Fränkische-Schweiz-Museum (17 km)
    Parks6Erlebnispark Schloss Thurn (49 km)
    Waterfalls2Dooser Wasserfall (23 km)
    Other attractions2Martinskirche (44 km)
    Treks1Königsheideweg (35 km)
    Buddhist sites1Buddhistisches Waldkloster Muttodaya (53 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1Weißenstädter See (57 km)

    Pegnitz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pegnitz?

    Böheimstein (heritage site, about 1 km), Schlossberg (viewpoint, about 1 km), Zipser Berg (viewpoint, about 4 km), Kleiner Kulm (viewpoint, about 5 km), Burgruine Hollenberg (heritage site, about 6 km), Burgstall Wartberg (heritage site, about 6 km).

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

    235 places on Spotwander: 110 forts & heritage, 47 churches, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 caves, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pegnitz?

    Böheimstein, about 1 km by road; Burgruine Hollenberg (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Pegnitz?

    Kunigundenkirche, about 12 km by road; St. Jacobus (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pegnitz?

    Schlossberg, about 1 km by road; Zipser Berg (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pegnitz?

    Start in Pegnitz, visit Böheimstein, then Schlossberg, then Burgruine Hollenberg, then Kleiner Kulm, then Zipser Berg, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pegnitz?

    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 Pegnitz

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