Upper Palatinate district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Rieden

Rieden is a town in Upper Palatinate district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 2,983 people. Within 50 km by road there are 80 places to visit — 37 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Unteres Pfistertal Nördlich von Vilshofen (3 km), St. Georg (8 km) and Burgruine Hohenburg (14 km).

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Rieden, Bavaria
Rieden, Upper Palatinate district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rieden at a glance

Location
Upper Palatinate district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 2,983
Coordinates
49.3236° N, 11.9421° E
Places within 50 km
80 (80 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 Rieden

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

130 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rieden. The closest is Burgruine Hohenburg (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Rieden

62 churches within 100 km of Rieden. The closest is St. Georg (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rieden

33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rieden. The closest is Mariahilfberg (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mariahilfberg · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Burgstall Thürsnacht · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Monte Kaolino · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Annaberg · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Göschberg · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Ottenberg · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~41 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rieden

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rieden. The closest is Unteres Pfistertal Nördlich von Vilshofen (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Rieden

11 caves within 100 km of Rieden. The closest is Osterhöhle (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Rieden

10 museums within 100 km of Rieden. The closest is Stadtmuseum Amberg (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Rieden

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rieden
  2. 17 km Burg Heimhof · heritage site, Upper Palatinate
  3. 8 km Burgruine Hohenburg · heritage site, Upper Palatinate
  4. 12 km St. Georg · church, Upper Palatinate
  5. 6 km Unteres Pfistertal Nördlich von Vilshofen · nature spot, Upper Palatinate
  6. 17 km Schloss Fronberg · heritage site, Saxony
  7. 17 km Back to Rieden

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How to reach Rieden

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rieden by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage37130Burgruine Hohenburg (14 km)
    Churches1562St. Georg (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints633Mariahilfberg (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1131Unteres Pfistertal Nördlich von Vilshofen (3 km)
    Caves311Osterhöhle (37 km)
    Museums210Stadtmuseum Amberg (18 km)
    Parks010Bärenbrunnen (76 km)
    Other attractions25Kloster Schwandorf (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Steinberger See (21 km)
    Waterfalls01Klingender Wasserfall (62 km)

    Rieden: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rieden?

    Unteres Pfistertal Nördlich von Vilshofen (nature spot, about 3 km), St. Georg (church, about 8 km), Burgruine Hohenburg (heritage site, about 14 km), Kloster Schwandorf (attraction, about 16 km), Burg Heimhof (heritage site, about 17 km), Schloss Fronberg (heritage site, about 17 km).

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

    80 places on Spotwander: 37 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rieden?

    Burgruine Hohenburg, about 14 km by road; Burg Heimhof (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rieden?

    St. Georg, about 8 km by road; Sankt Michael (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rieden?

    Mariahilfberg, about 20 km by road; Burgstall Thürsnacht (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rieden?

    Start in Rieden, visit Burg Heimhof, then Burgruine Hohenburg, then St. Georg, then Unteres Pfistertal Nördlich von Vilshofen, then Schloss Fronberg, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rieden?

    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; Rieden’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Rieden on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.