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Rahden

Rahden is a town in Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany of about 16,140 people. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit: 25 churches, 31 forts & heritage and 36 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Sankt Johannis, Schnakenpohl and Weißes Moor.

52.4337° N, 8.6126° EPop. 16,140

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Within 30 km64 places
Within 50 km136
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Rahden

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:18 pm

42 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Rahden
  2. Schnakenpohlnature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Großer Aueseelake · 45 min
  4. Ellerburgheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Rauhe Horst / Schäferwiesennature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Weißes Moornature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Rahden
Today’s loopRahdenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Rahden?

Sankt Johannis (church, about 1 km), Schnakenpohl (nature spot, about 6 km), Weißes Moor (nature spot, about 7 km), Großer Auesee (lake, about 8 km), Ellerburg (heritage site, about 12 km), Rauhe Horst / Schäferwiesen (nature spot, about 14 km).

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

136 places on Spotwander: 25 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 36 wildlife, forests & gardens, 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 museum.

Which is the nearest church to Rahden?

Sankt Johannis, about 1 km by road; Sankt Nikolaus (18 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Rahden?

Ellerburg, about 12 km by road; Landesburg Reineberg (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Rahden?

Start in Rahden, visit Schnakenpohl, then Großer Auesee, then Ellerburg, then Rauhe Horst / Schäferwiesen, then Weißes Moor, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.