Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Places to visit near Polch

Polch is a town in Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, home to about 6,590 people. Within 50 km by road there are 246 places to visit — 121 forts & heritage, 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 55 churches and 18 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Alte Kirche (4 km), St. Paulinus (4 km) and Römerwarte Katzenberg (7 km).

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Polch, Rhineland-Palatinate
Polch, Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Polch at a glance

Location
Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Population
about 6,590
Coordinates
50.2997° N, 7.3132° E
Places within 50 km
246 (246 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 Polch

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

144 forts & heritage within 100 km of Polch. The closest is Römerwarte Katzenberg (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Polch

62 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Polch. The closest is Bellerberg Volcano (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Bellerberg Volcano · viewpoint · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Ettringer Bellberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Karmelenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Hochstein · viewpoint · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Hochsimmer · viewpoint · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Gänsehals · viewpoint · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~17 km · Must-see

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Churches near Polch

57 churches within 100 km of Polch. The closest is Alte Kirche (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Polch

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

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Parks near Polch

3 parks within 100 km of Polch. The closest is Wild- Und Freizeitpark Klotten (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Polch

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Polch
  2. 4 km Alte Kirche · church, Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz
  3. 1 km St. Paulinus · church, Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz
  4. 4 km Thürer Wiesen · nature spot, Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz
  5. 6 km Römerwarte Katzenberg · heritage site, Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz
  6. 15 km Schönecker Burg · heritage site, Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz
  7. 9 km Back to Polch

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How to reach Polch

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    Within 15 km of Polch

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Polch by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage121144Römerwarte Katzenberg (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4062Bellerberg Volcano (10 km)
    Churches5557Alte Kirche (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1821Thürer Wiesen (8 km)
    Other attractions56Stiftskirche St. Martin Und Severus (8 km)
    Parks33Wild- Und Freizeitpark Klotten (24 km)
    Buddhist sites11Klosterruine Tönnisstein (21 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Tahir Mosque (27 km)
    Museums11Landesmuseum (28 km)
    Waterfalls11Wasserfall Dreimühlen (48 km)
    Caves01Buchenloch (59 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Haidenweiher (60 km)

    Polch: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Polch?

    Alte Kirche (church, about 4 km), St. Paulinus (church, about 4 km), Römerwarte Katzenberg (heritage site, about 7 km), Thürer Wiesen (nature spot, about 8 km), Stiftskirche St. Martin Und Severus (attraction, about 8 km), Schönecker Burg (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

    246 places on Spotwander: 121 forts & heritage, 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 55 churches, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Polch?

    Römerwarte Katzenberg, about 7 km by road; Schönecker Burg (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Polch?

    Bellerberg Volcano, about 10 km by road; Ettringer Bellberg (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Polch?

    Alte Kirche, about 4 km by road; St. Paulinus (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Polch?

    Start in Polch, visit Alte Kirche, then St. Paulinus, then Thürer Wiesen, then Römerwarte Katzenberg, then Schönecker Burg, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Polch?

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

    Towns near Polch

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