Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Pleinfeld

Pleinfeld is a town in Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 7,482 people. Within 50 km by road there are 261 places to visit — 92 churches, 81 forts & heritage, 52 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Schwarzleite (3 km), Schloss Sandsee (4 km) and St. Oswald-Kirche (6 km).

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

Pleinfeld at a glance

Location
Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 7,482
Coordinates
49.1047° N, 10.9819° E
Places within 50 km
261 (261 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 Pleinfeld

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Churches near Pleinfeld

98 churches within 100 km of Pleinfeld. The closest is St. Oswald-Kirche (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Pleinfeld

96 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pleinfeld. The closest is Schloss Sandsee (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pleinfeld

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

  • Schwarzleite · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Weißenberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Rohrberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Schloßberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Flüglinger Berg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Laubbichel · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~11 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pleinfeld

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pleinfeld. The closest is Grafenmühle (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Pleinfeld

12 museums within 100 km of Pleinfeld. The closest is Römermuseum (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Pleinfeld

12 parks within 100 km of Pleinfeld. The closest is Bastionsgarten (34 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Pleinfeld

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 Pleinfeld
  2. 3 km Schwarzleite · viewpoint, Middle Franconia
  3. 5 km Weißenberg · viewpoint, Middle Franconia
  4. 7 km St. Oswald-Kirche · church, Middle Franconia
  5. 3 km Schloss Ellingen · heritage site, Middle Franconia
  6. 9 km Schloss Sandsee · heritage site, Middle Franconia
  7. 4 km Back to Pleinfeld

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    Within 15 km of Pleinfeld

    • St. Georg · church · Middle Franconia · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Eichelberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~13 km · Must-see
    • St. Emmeran · church · Middle Franconia · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Steinberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Hl. Kreuz-Kapelle · fort · Middle Franconia · ~14 km · Must-see
    • St. Hieronymus · church · Middle Franconia · ~14 km · Must-see
    • St. Coloman · fort · Middle Franconia · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Trommetsheimer Berg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Syburg · fort · Middle Franconia · ~15 km · Must-see

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pleinfeld by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches9298St. Oswald-Kirche (6 km)
    Forts & heritage8196Schloss Sandsee (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints5254Schwarzleite (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1421Grafenmühle (8 km)
    Museums812Römermuseum (10 km)
    Parks912Bastionsgarten (34 km)
    Caves34Grubschwart Stollen (19 km)
    Treks11European Long Distance Path E8, Fränkischer Albverein (20 km)
    Other attractions11Kloster Rebdorf (35 km)

    Pleinfeld: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pleinfeld?

    Schwarzleite (viewpoint, about 3 km), Schloss Sandsee (heritage site, about 4 km), St. Oswald-Kirche (church, about 6 km), Schloss Ellingen (heritage site, about 6 km), Weißenberg (viewpoint, about 8 km), Grafenmühle (nature spot, about 8 km).

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

    261 places on Spotwander: 92 churches, 81 forts & heritage, 52 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Pleinfeld?

    St. Oswald-Kirche, about 6 km by road; St. Andreas (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pleinfeld?

    Schloss Sandsee, about 4 km by road; Schloss Ellingen (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pleinfeld?

    Schwarzleite, about 3 km by road; Weißenberg (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pleinfeld?

    Start in Pleinfeld, visit Schwarzleite, then Weißenberg, then St. Oswald-Kirche, then Schloss Ellingen, then Schloss Sandsee, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pleinfeld?

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

    Towns near Pleinfeld

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