Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Pyrbaum

Pyrbaum is a town in Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 5,836 people. Within 50 km by road there are 242 places to visit — 96 forts & heritage, 70 churches, 27 hill stations & viewpoints and 18 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Schloss Pyrbaum (1 km), Burg Thann (9 km) and Silbersandhöhle (9 km).

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

Pyrbaum at a glance

Location
Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 5,836
Coordinates
49.2962° N, 11.2866° E
Places within 50 km
242 (242 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 Pyrbaum

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Forts & heritage near Pyrbaum

117 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pyrbaum. The closest is Schloss Pyrbaum (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Pyrbaum

89 churches within 100 km of Pyrbaum. The closest is Kloster Freystadt (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pyrbaum

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pyrbaum. The closest is Dillberg (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Dillberg · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Ottenberg · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Keilberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Buchenberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Nonnenberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Schmausenbuck · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~25 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pyrbaum

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pyrbaum. The closest is Schwarzenbrucker Moor (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Pyrbaum

12 museums within 100 km of Pyrbaum. The closest is Hermann-Oberth-Raumfahrt-Museum (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Pyrbaum

12 parks within 100 km of Pyrbaum. The closest is Volkspark Dutzendteich (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Volkspark Dutzendteich · park · Middle Franconia · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Luitpoldhain · park · Middle Franconia · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Bärenbrunnen · park · Middle Franconia · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Faberpark · park · Middle Franconia · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Stadtpark · park · Middle Franconia · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Rosenau · park · Middle Franconia · ~29 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Pyrbaum

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pyrbaum
  2. 1 km Schloss Pyrbaum · heritage site, Upper Palatinate
  3. 9 km Schwarzenbrucker Moor · nature spot, Middle Franconia
  4. 8 km Burg Thann · heritage site, Middle Franconia
  5. 7 km Silbersandhöhle · cave, Upper Palatinate
  6. 1 km Dillberg · viewpoint, Upper Palatinate
  7. 9 km Back to Pyrbaum

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How to reach Pyrbaum

    All places near Pyrbaum by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pyrbaum by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage96117Schloss Pyrbaum (1 km)
    Churches7089Kloster Freystadt (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2734Dillberg (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1820Schwarzenbrucker Moor (10 km)
    Museums1012Hermann-Oberth-Raumfahrt-Museum (13 km)
    Parks1212Volkspark Dutzendteich (24 km)
    Caves710Silbersandhöhle (9 km)
    Other attractions02St. Trinitatis (52 km)
    Waterfalls11Klingender Wasserfall (25 km)
    Treks11European Long Distance Path E8, Fränkischer Albverein (49 km)
    Buddhist sites01Kloster (52 km)

    Pyrbaum: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pyrbaum?

    Schloss Pyrbaum (heritage site, about 1 km), Burg Thann (heritage site, about 9 km), Silbersandhöhle (cave, about 9 km), Dillberg (viewpoint, about 9 km), Schwarzenbrucker Moor (nature spot, about 10 km), Schloss Appelhof (heritage site, about 10 km).

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

    242 places on Spotwander: 96 forts & heritage, 70 churches, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pyrbaum?

    Schloss Pyrbaum, about 1 km by road; Burg Thann (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Pyrbaum?

    Kloster Freystadt, about 13 km by road; Wolfgangskirche (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pyrbaum?

    Dillberg, about 9 km by road; Ottenberg (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pyrbaum?

    Start in Pyrbaum, visit Schloss Pyrbaum, then Schwarzenbrucker Moor, then Burg Thann, then Silbersandhöhle, then Dillberg, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pyrbaum?

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

    Towns near Pyrbaum

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