Lower Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Pocking

Pocking is a town in Lower Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 14,646 people. Within 50 km by road there are 46 places to visit — 27 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Kloster Asbach (12 km), Schloss Katzenberg (15 km) and Schloss Sunzing (19 km).

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Pocking, Bavaria
Pocking, Lower Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pocking at a glance

Location
Lower Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 14,646
Coordinates
48.4015° N, 13.3132° E
Places within 50 km
46 (46 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 Pocking

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

92 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pocking. The closest is Kloster Asbach (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pocking

88 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pocking. The closest is Haugstein (36 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Haugstein · viewpoint · Bezirk Schärding · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Schlossberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Ried · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Turmberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Grieskirchen · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Steinberg · viewpoint · Lower Bavaria · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Staffelberg · viewpoint · Lower Bavaria · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Ruhmannsberg · viewpoint · Lower Bavaria · ~48 km · Must-see

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Churches near Pocking

53 churches within 100 km of Pocking. The closest is Marktkirche (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pocking

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pocking. The closest is Rannasee (47 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Pocking

17 museums within 100 km of Pocking. The closest is Passau Glass Museum (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pocking

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pocking. The closest is Halser Ilzschleifen (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Pocking

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pocking
  2. 15 km Schloss Katzenberg · heritage site, Bezirk Ried
  3. 10 km Schloss Sunzing · heritage site, Bezirk Braunau
  4. 4 km Schloss Ering · heritage site, Lower Bavaria
  5. 14 km Kloster Asbach · heritage site, Lower Bavaria
  6. 21 km Marktkirche · church, Lower Bavaria
  7. 21 km Back to Pocking

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How to reach Pocking

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pocking by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2792Kloster Asbach (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints688Haugstein (36 km)
    Churches853Marktkirche (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs219Rannasee (47 km)
    Museums117Passau Glass Museum (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens111Halser Ilzschleifen (31 km)
    Parks03Kurgarten (87 km)
    Other attractions12Veste Oberhaus (28 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Selimiye Moschee (67 km)
    Waterfalls01Plötz Wasserfall (84 km)
    Buddhist sites01Stupa Linz (89 km)

    Pocking: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pocking?

    Kloster Asbach (heritage site, about 12 km), Schloss Katzenberg (heritage site, about 15 km), Schloss Sunzing (heritage site, about 19 km), Schloss Ering (heritage site, about 21 km), Marktkirche (church, about 21 km), Fatimakapelle (church, about 23 km).

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

    46 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pocking?

    Kloster Asbach, about 12 km by road; Schloss Katzenberg (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pocking?

    Haugstein, about 36 km by road; Schlossberg (42 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Pocking?

    Marktkirche, about 21 km by road; Fatimakapelle (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pocking?

    Start in Pocking, visit Schloss Katzenberg, then Schloss Sunzing, then Schloss Ering, then Kloster Asbach, then Marktkirche, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pocking?

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

    Towns near Pocking

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