Regierungsbezirk Freiburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Places to visit near Riegel

Riegel is a town in Regierungsbezirk Freiburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, home to about 3,544 people. Within 50 km by road there are 219 places to visit — 68 forts & heritage, 57 churches, 47 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 museums. The must-see places are Michaelskapelle (1 km), Burg Lichteneck (3 km) and Ehemaliges Kloster Wonnental (5 km).

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Riegel, Baden-Württemberg
Riegel, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Riegel at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Freiburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Population
about 3,544
Coordinates
48.1511° N, 7.7492° E
Places within 50 km
219 (219 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Riegel

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Forts & heritage near Riegel

87 forts & heritage within 100 km of Riegel. The closest is Burg Lichteneck (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Riegel

73 churches within 100 km of Riegel. The closest is Michaelskapelle (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Riegel

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

  • Nimberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Eichelspitze · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Totenkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Hornberg (Breisgau) · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Honigbuck · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Hünersedel · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~22 km · Must-see

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Museums near Riegel

19 museums within 100 km of Riegel. The closest is Jüdisches Museum (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Riegel

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Riegel. The closest is Ebnet (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Ebnet · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Humbrühl-Rohrmatten · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Tier-Natur-Erlebnispark Mundenhof · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Botanischer Garten · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Gaisenmoos · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Jennetal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~27 km · Must-see

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Parks near Riegel

8 parks within 100 km of Riegel. The closest is Rulantica (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Riegel

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Riegel
  2. 1 km Michaelskapelle · church, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  3. 8 km Burg Landeck · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  4. 12 km Wallfahrtskapelle Maria Sand · church, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  5. 4 km Ehemaliges Kloster Wonnental · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  6. 2 km Burg Lichteneck · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  7. 3 km Back to Riegel

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How to reach Riegel

    All places near Riegel by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Riegel by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6887Burg Lichteneck (3 km)
    Churches5773Michaelskapelle (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4765Nimberg (9 km)
    Museums1219Jüdisches Museum (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens910Ebnet (15 km)
    Parks88Rulantica (15 km)
    Other attractions67WODAN - Timburcoaster (16 km)
    Waterfalls55Zweribachwasserfälle (35 km)
    Treks34Hohwarth Schanze - Sattellegeweg (41 km)
    Temples33Blue Fire Megacoaster (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Mathisleweiher (48 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Mosquée Turque Eyyub-Sultan (57 km)

    Riegel: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Riegel?

    Michaelskapelle (church, about 1 km), Burg Lichteneck (heritage site, about 3 km), Ehemaliges Kloster Wonnental (heritage site, about 5 km), Burg Landeck (heritage site, about 8 km), Wallfahrtskapelle Maria Sand (church, about 9 km), Nimberg (viewpoint, about 9 km).

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

    219 places on Spotwander: 68 forts & heritage, 57 churches, 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 museums, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Riegel?

    Burg Lichteneck, about 3 km by road; Ehemaliges Kloster Wonnental (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Riegel?

    Michaelskapelle, about 1 km by road; Wallfahrtskapelle Maria Sand (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Riegel?

    Nimberg, about 9 km by road; Eichelspitze (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Riegel?

    Start in Riegel, visit Michaelskapelle, then Burg Landeck, then Wallfahrtskapelle Maria Sand, then Ehemaliges Kloster Wonnental, then Burg Lichteneck, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Riegel?

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

    Towns near Riegel

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