Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany
Places to visit near Pullenreuth
Pullenreuth is a town in Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 1,902 people. Within 50 km by road there are 116 places to visit — 35 forts & heritage, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 churches and 11 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Platte (6 km), Armesberg (8 km) and Kösseine (8 km).

Pullenreuth at a glance
- Location
- Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany
- Population
- about 1,902
- Coordinates
- 49.9333° N, 12.0000° E
- Places within 50 km
- 116 (116 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 Pullenreuth
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pullenreuth: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- PlatteHills · SaxonyMust-see
- ArmesbergHills · Upper PalatinateMust-see
- KösseineHills · Upper FranconiaMust-see
- Kleine KösseineHills · Upper FranconiaMust-see
- St. Johannes NepomukChurches · Upper PalatinateMust-see
- LandschaftsgartenParks · SaxonyMust-see
- Hohe MatzeHills · Upper FranconiaMust-see
- Hirschberg- Und Heidweiher in Der GabelloheWildlife · Upper PalatinateMust-see
- Ruine Katharinenberg in WunsiedelHills · SaxonyMust-see
- PlatteHills · Upper FranconiaMust-see
- RehbergHills · Upper FranconiaMust-see
- SeehügelHills · Upper FranconiaMust-see
More places near Pullenreuth
- Ruhberg Südlich Arzberg · sanctuary · Saxony · ~19 km · Must-see
- Nußhardt · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~19 km · Must-see
- Langweiher Moor · sanctuary · Upper Palatinate · ~19 km · Must-see
- Rauher Kulm · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~20 km · Must-see
- Burgstall Schlosshügel · fort · Upper Franconia · ~21 km · Must-see
- Haberstein · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~21 km · Must-see
- Schneeberg · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~21 km · Must-see
- Ruine Wurzstein · fort · Upper Franconia · ~21 km · Must-see
- Castle Weihersberg · fort · Upper Palatinate · ~21 km · Must-see
- Ochsenkopf · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~22 km · Must-see
- Rudolfstein · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~22 km · Must-see
- European Long Distance Path E6, Germany, Hessen · trek · Upper Franconia · ~22 km · Must-see
Things to see near Pullenreuth, by type
Forts & heritage near Pullenreuth
115 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pullenreuth. The closest is Burgstall Schlosshügel (21 km). Best time: october to february.
- Burgstall Schlosshügel · fort · Upper Franconia · ~21 km · Must-see
- Ruine Wurzstein · fort · Upper Franconia · ~21 km · Must-see
- Castle Weihersberg · fort · Upper Palatinate · ~21 km · Must-see
- Miega · fort · Upper Palatinate · ~24 km · Must-see
- Burgstall Galgenberg · fort · Upper Franconia · ~26 km · Must-see
- Epprechtstein Labyrinth · fort · Upper Franconia · ~30 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Pullenreuth
57 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pullenreuth. The closest is Platte (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Platte · viewpoint · Saxony · ~6 km · Must-see
- Armesberg · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~8 km · Must-see
- Kösseine · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~8 km · Must-see
- Kleine Kösseine · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~8 km · Must-see
- Hohe Matze · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~11 km · Must-see
- Ruine Katharinenberg in Wunsiedel · viewpoint · Saxony · ~14 km · Must-see
Churches near Pullenreuth
54 churches within 100 km of Pullenreuth. The closest is St. Johannes Nepomuk (10 km). Best time: year-round.
- St. Johannes Nepomuk · church · Upper Palatinate · ~10 km · Must-see
- Matthäus-Kirche · church · Upper Franconia · ~25 km · Must-see
- St. Jakobus · church · Upper Franconia · ~25 km · Must-see
- St. Stephan · church · Upper Franconia · ~26 km · Must-see
- Kloster Speinshart · church · Upper Palatinate · ~26 km · Must-see
- Stadtkirche · church · Upper Franconia · ~30 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pullenreuth
24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pullenreuth. The closest is Hirschberg- Und Heidweiher in Der Gabellohe (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Hirschberg- Und Heidweiher in Der Gabellohe · sanctuary · Upper Palatinate · ~14 km · Must-see
- Ruhberg Südlich Arzberg · sanctuary · Saxony · ~19 km · Must-see
- Langweiher Moor · sanctuary · Upper Palatinate · ~19 km · Must-see
- Fürstenstein · sanctuary · Upper Franconia · ~28 km · Must-see
- Přírodní Rezervace Studna U Lužné · sanctuary · Cheb · ~35 km · Must-see
- Ökologisch-Botanischer Garten · sanctuary · Upper Franconia · ~37 km · Must-see
Caves near Pullenreuth
19 caves within 100 km of Pullenreuth. The closest is Maximiliansgrotte (56 km). Best time: year-round.
- Maximiliansgrotte · cave · Middle Franconia · ~56 km · Must-see
- Teufelshöhle · cave · Upper Franconia · ~58 km · Must-see
- Sophienhöhle · cave · Upper Franconia · ~58 km · Must-see
- Breitensteiner Bäuerin · cave · Upper Palatinate · ~58 km · Must-see
- Petershöhle · cave · Middle Franconia · ~62 km · Must-see
- Fellner - Doline · cave · Upper Franconia · ~63 km · Must-see
Museums near Pullenreuth
11 museums within 100 km of Pullenreuth. The closest is Eremitage (34 km). Best time: year-round.
- Eremitage · museum · Upper Franconia · ~34 km · Must-see
- Porzellanikon · museum · Saxony · ~37 km · Must-see
- Aquaforum · museum · Cheb · ~41 km · Must-see
- Deutsches Dampflokomotiv-Museum · museum · Upper Franconia · ~44 km · Must-see
- Muzeum Aš · museum · Cheb · ~44 km · Must-see
- Bad Elster Spa Museum · museum · Thuringia · ~53 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Pullenreuth
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.
- Start in Pullenreuth
- 6 km Platte · viewpoint, Saxony
- 11 km St. Johannes Nepomuk · church, Upper Palatinate
- 4 km Armesberg · viewpoint, Upper Palatinate
- 14 km Kösseine · viewpoint, Upper Franconia
- 1 km Kleine Kösseine · viewpoint, Upper Franconia
- 8 km Back to Pullenreuth
Plan a longer trip from Pullenreuth — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Pullenreuth
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How to reach Pullenreuth
All places near Pullenreuth by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Kohlberg · viewpoint · Saxony · ~23 km · Must-see
- Miega · fort · Upper Palatinate · ~24 km · Must-see
- Königsheideweg · trek · Upper Franconia · ~24 km · Must-see
- Matthäus-Kirche · church · Upper Franconia · ~25 km · Must-see
- St. Jakobus · church · Upper Franconia · ~25 km · Must-see
- St. Stephan · church · Upper Franconia · ~26 km · Must-see
- Burgstall Galgenberg · fort · Upper Franconia · ~26 km · Must-see
- Buchberg · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~26 km · Must-see
- Weißenstädter See · lake · Upper Franconia · ~26 km · Must-see
- Kloster Speinshart · church · Upper Palatinate · ~26 km · Must-see
- Fürstenstein · sanctuary · Upper Franconia · ~28 km · Must-see
- Höllpass · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~28 km · Must-see
- Epprechtstein Labyrinth · fort · Upper Franconia · ~30 km · Must-see
- Stadtkirche · church · Upper Franconia · ~30 km · Must-see
- Großer Waldstein · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~30 km · Must-see
- Rotes Schloß · fort · Upper Franconia · ~30 km · Must-see
- Bergkopf · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~31 km · Must-see
- Oschenberg · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~32 km · Must-see
- Burgstall Altenkünsberg · fort · Upper Franconia · ~33 km · Must-see
- Haidberg · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~33 km · Must-see
- Turmburg Alt-Berneck · fort · Upper Franconia · ~33 km · Must-see
- Burgruine Grünstein · fort · Upper Franconia · ~33 km · Must-see
- Gottesackerkirche · church · Upper Franconia · ~33 km · Must-see
- Dreifaltigkeitskirche · church · Upper Franconia · ~33 km · Must-see
- Altes Schloss · fort · Upper Franconia · ~33 km · Must-see
- Burg Hohenberneck/Neuwallenrode · fort · Upper Franconia · ~33 km · Must-see
- Marienkapelle · fort · Upper Franconia · ~33 km · Must-see
- Eremitage · museum · Upper Franconia · ~34 km · Must-see
- Hohewarteblick · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~34 km · Must-see
- Zámek Libá · fort · Cheb · ~34 km · Must-see
- St. Veit · church · Upper Franconia · ~35 km · Must-see
- Großer Kornberg · viewpoint · Saxony · ~35 km · Must-see
- Přírodní Rezervace Studna U Lužné · sanctuary · Cheb · ~35 km · Must-see
- Schloss Colmdorf · fort · Upper Franconia · ~35 km · Must-see
- Dorfkirche · church · Upper Franconia · ~36 km · Must-see
- St. Jacobus · church · Upper Franconia · ~36 km · Must-see
- Jagdschloss Falkenhaube · fort · Upper Franconia · ~36 km · Must-see
- Ordenskirche St. Georgen · church · Upper Franconia · ~37 km · Must-see
- Porzellanikon · museum · Saxony · ~37 km · Must-see
- Ökologisch-Botanischer Garten · sanctuary · Upper Franconia · ~37 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- St. Johannes Baptist · church · Upper Palatinate · ~51 km · Must-see
- Zřícenina Hradu Boršengrýn · fort · Cheb · ~52 km · Must-see
- Burgruine Hollenberg · fort · Upper Franconia · ~52 km · Must-see
- Aussichtsturm Hohenmirsberger Platte · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~52 km · Must-see
- Bad Elster Spa Museum · museum · Thuringia · ~53 km · Must-see
- Peter-und-Paul-Kirche · church · Upper Franconia · ~53 km · Must-see
- Unsere Liebe Frau-Kirche · church · Upper Franconia · ~54 km · Must-see
- Bayerisches Brauereimuseum · museum · Upper Franconia · ~54 km · Must-see
- Plassenburg · fort · Upper Franconia · ~54 km · Must-see
- St. Petri · church · Upper Franconia · ~54 km · Must-see
- Neubürg · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~54 km · Must-see
- Evangelický Kostel · church · Cheb · ~54 km · Must-see
- Spitalkirche Hl. Geist · church · Upper Franconia · ~54 km · Must-see
- Podkovák Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Karlovy Vary Region · ~55 km · Must-see
- Nikolaikirche · church · Upper Franconia · ~55 km · Must-see
- Ruine Nordeck · fort · Upper Franconia · ~55 km · Must-see
- Kynžvart Castle · fort · Cheb · ~55 km · Must-see
- Wirtsberg · viewpoint · Thuringia · ~55 km · Must-see
- Monte Kaolino · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~56 km · Must-see
- Hradiště Starý Zámek (Kager) · fort · Sokolov · ~56 km · Must-see
- Trockenhänge Um Pottenstein · sanctuary · Upper Franconia · ~56 km · Must-see
- Maximiliansgrotte · cave · Middle Franconia · ~56 km · Must-see
- Nanebevzetí Panny Marie A Svaté Máří Magdaleny · church · Sokolov · ~57 km · Must-see
- St. Stephan · church · Upper Palatinate · ~57 km · Must-see
- European Walking Route E3, Taunus · trek · Upper Franconia · ~57 km · Must-see
- Döbraberg · viewpoint · Saale-Orla-Kreis · ~57 km · Must-see
- Kunigundenkirche · church · Upper Franconia · ~57 km · Must-see
- Teufelshöhle · cave · Upper Franconia · ~58 km · Must-see
- Schloss Steinenhausen · fort · Upper Franconia · ~58 km · Must-see
- Burg Pottenstein · fort · Upper Franconia · ~58 km · Must-see
- Sophienhöhle · cave · Upper Franconia · ~58 km · Must-see
- Klaussteinkapelle · church · Upper Franconia · ~58 km · Must-see
- Platzerberg · viewpoint · Thuringia · ~58 km · Must-see
- Breitensteiner Bäuerin · cave · Upper Palatinate · ~58 km · Must-see
- Burg Rabenstein · fort · Upper Franconia · ~58 km · Must-see
- Burg Veldenstein · fort · Middle Franconia · ~59 km · Must-see
- V. N. Horka · lake · Sokolov · ~59 km · Must-see
- Burgstall Alte Veste · fort · Upper Franconia · ~59 km · Must-see
- Kilianskirche · church · Upper Franconia · ~60 km · Must-see
- Schloss Plankenfels · fort · Upper Franconia · ~60 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forts & heritage | 35 | 115 | Burgstall Schlosshügel (21 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 35 | 57 | Platte (6 km) |
| Churches | 22 | 54 | St. Johannes Nepomuk (10 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 11 | 24 | Hirschberg- Und Heidweiher in Der Gabellohe (14 km) |
| Caves | 0 | 19 | Maximiliansgrotte (56 km) |
| Museums | 5 | 11 | Eremitage (34 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 3 | 7 | Weißenstädter See (26 km) |
| Treks | 2 | 3 | European Long Distance Path E6, Germany, Hessen (22 km) |
| Other attractions | 1 | 2 | Zaniklý Klášter Milosrdných Sester (37 km) |
| Parks | 1 | 1 | Landschaftsgarten (11 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 1 | 1 | Buddhistisches Waldkloster Muttodaya (42 km) |
| Waterfalls | 0 | 1 | Dooser Wasserfall (65 km) |
Pullenreuth: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Pullenreuth?
Platte (viewpoint, about 6 km), Armesberg (viewpoint, about 8 km), Kösseine (viewpoint, about 8 km), Kleine Kösseine (viewpoint, about 8 km), St. Johannes Nepomuk (church, about 10 km), Landschaftsgarten (park, about 11 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pullenreuth?
116 places on Spotwander: 35 forts & heritage, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 churches, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums.
Which is the nearest fort to Pullenreuth?
Burgstall Schlosshügel, about 21 km by road; Ruine Wurzstein (21 km) is next.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pullenreuth?
Platte, about 6 km by road; Armesberg (8 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Pullenreuth?
St. Johannes Nepomuk, about 10 km by road; Matthäus-Kirche (25 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Pullenreuth?
Start in Pullenreuth, visit Platte, then St. Johannes Nepomuk, then Armesberg, then Kösseine, then Kleine Kösseine, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Pullenreuth?
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.
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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Pullenreuth’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Pullenreuth on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.