Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Riedenberg

Riedenberg is a town in Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 1,090 people. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit — 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 forts & heritage, 14 churches and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Mettermich (5 km), Lindenstumpf (6 km) and Kleiner Auersberg (6 km).

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Riedenberg, Thuringia
Riedenberg, Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Riedenberg at a glance

Location
Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 1,090
Coordinates
50.3199° N, 9.8610° E
Places within 50 km
90 (90 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Riedenberg

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Riedenberg: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Riedenberg

  • Feldberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Kleiner Nickus · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Ev. Kirche Heubach · church · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Großer Nickus · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Frauenroth Abbey · church · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Stoppelsberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Himmeldunkberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Burg Schwarzenfels · fort · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Hohe Hölle · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Ebersberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Burgruine Steckelberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Feldberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~23 km · Must-see

Things to see near Riedenberg, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Riedenberg

95 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Riedenberg. The closest is Mettermich (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mettermich · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Lindenstumpf · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Kleiner Auersberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Totnansberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Großer Auersberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Dreistelzberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~10 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Riedenberg

91 forts & heritage within 100 km of Riedenberg. The closest is Burg Schwarzenfels (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Riedenberg

81 churches within 100 km of Riedenberg. The closest is Ev. Kirche Heubach (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Riedenberg

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Riedenberg. The closest is Sinnwiesen von Altengronau (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Riedenberg

6 museums within 100 km of Riedenberg. The closest is Museum Georg Schäfer (51 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Riedenberg

3 parks within 100 km of Riedenberg. The closest is Wildpark An Den Eichen (49 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Riedenberg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Riedenberg
  2. 5 km Mettermich · viewpoint, Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen
  3. 2 km Lindenstumpf · viewpoint, Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen
  4. 9 km Totnansberg · viewpoint, Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen
  5. 8 km Großer Auersberg · viewpoint, Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen
  6. 3 km Kleiner Auersberg · viewpoint, Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen
  7. 6 km Back to Riedenberg

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From travellers near Riedenberg

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How to reach Riedenberg

    All places near Riedenberg by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Huttenburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Sinnwiesen von Altengronau · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Pferdskopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Landrücken · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Mathesberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Wasserkuppe · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Giebelrain · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Steinkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Burg Brandenstein · fort · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Abtsrodaer Kuppe · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine · fort · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Gangolfsberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Stirnberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Maulkuppe · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Fasanerie · fort · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Kloster Schlüchtern · church · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Ruine Sodenberg · fort · Lower Franconia · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Burg Milseburg · fort · Wartburgkreis · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Steinau · fort · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Eiersberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Abtei Zur Hl. Maria · church · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Michaelskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Burg Rieneck · fort · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Burg Burgjoss · fort · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Milseburgweg · trek · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Kirchenburg Ostheim · church · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Rhönwald · sanctuary · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Ruine Auersburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Markberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Ellenbogen · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Auersberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~41 km · Must-see
    • St. Bartholomäus · church · Lower Franconia · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Märzgrund Bei Ulmbach · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Schwarzer Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Hermannskoppe · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Wildacker · sanctuary · Lower Franconia · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Stolzenberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Huttenschloß · fort · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Orbquelle Bei Bad Orb · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Neuberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~45 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Riedenberg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4595Mettermich (5 km)
    Forts & heritage2191Burg Schwarzenfels (17 km)
    Churches1481Ev. Kirche Heubach (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens819Sinnwiesen von Altengronau (24 km)
    Museums06Museum Georg Schäfer (51 km)
    Parks13Wildpark An Den Eichen (49 km)
    Treks11Milseburgweg (38 km)
    Other attractions01Altes Rathaus (51 km)

    Riedenberg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Riedenberg?

    Mettermich (viewpoint, about 5 km), Lindenstumpf (viewpoint, about 6 km), Kleiner Auersberg (viewpoint, about 6 km), Totnansberg (viewpoint, about 6 km), Großer Auersberg (viewpoint, about 7 km), Dreistelzberg (viewpoint, about 10 km).

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

    90 places on Spotwander: 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Riedenberg?

    Mettermich, about 5 km by road; Lindenstumpf (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Riedenberg?

    Burg Schwarzenfels, about 17 km by road; Burgruine Steckelberg (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Riedenberg?

    Ev. Kirche Heubach, about 16 km by road; Frauenroth Abbey (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Riedenberg?

    Start in Riedenberg, visit Mettermich, then Lindenstumpf, then Totnansberg, then Großer Auersberg, then Kleiner Auersberg, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Riedenberg?

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

    Towns near Riedenberg

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