Landkreis Trier-Saarburg district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Places to visit near Riol

Riol is a town in Landkreis Trier-Saarburg district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, home to about 1,129 people. Within 50 km by road there are 42 places to visit — 10 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Kenner Flur (7 km), Hohe Wurzel (14 km) and Ramstein Castle (14 km).

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Riol, Rhineland-Palatinate
Riol, Landkreis Trier-Saarburg district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Riol at a glance

Location
Landkreis Trier-Saarburg district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Population
about 1,129
Coordinates
49.7930° N, 6.7921° E
Places within 50 km
42 (42 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 Riol

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

118 forts & heritage within 100 km of Riol. The closest is Ramstein Castle (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Riol

64 churches within 100 km of Riol. The closest is Rheinisches Landesmuseum (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Riol

51 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Riol. The closest is Hohe Wurzel (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Hohe Wurzel · viewpoint · Landkreis St. Wendel · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Kellerberg · viewpoint · Saarland · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Rösterkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Merzig-Wadern · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Monzeler Hüttenkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis St. Wendel · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Schimmelkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Merzig-Wadern · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Kahlheid · viewpoint · Landkreis St. Wendel · ~30 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Riol

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Riol. The closest is Kenner Flur (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Riol

13 museums within 100 km of Riol. The closest is Karl-Marx-Haus (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Riol

12 parks within 100 km of Riol. The closest is Das Bad Merzig (50 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Riol

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 78 km on the road.

  1. Start in Riol
  2. 14 km Hohe Wurzel · viewpoint, Landkreis St. Wendel
  3. 21 km Rheinisches Landesmuseum · church, Landkreis Trier-Saarburg
  4. 10 km Ramstein Castle · heritage site, Saarland
  5. 6 km Kenner Flur · nature spot, Saarland
  6. 13 km Kellerberg · viewpoint, Saarland
  7. 14 km Back to Riol

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How to reach Riol

    All places near Riol by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Riol by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage10118Ramstein Castle (14 km)
    Churches764Rheinisches Landesmuseum (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1451Hohe Wurzel (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens421Kenner Flur (7 km)
    Museums213Karl-Marx-Haus (15 km)
    Parks112Das Bad Merzig (50 km)
    Other attractions17Amphitheater (14 km)
    Treks04Auto-Pédestre Remich (52 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Lac d'Echternach (34 km)
    Caves02Buchenloch (62 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Le Juste Milieu (65 km)
    Temples01Sri Maha Mariamman Tempel (72 km)
    Waterfalls01Wasserfall Dreimühlen (74 km)

    Riol: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Riol?

    Kenner Flur (nature spot, about 7 km), Hohe Wurzel (viewpoint, about 14 km), Ramstein Castle (heritage site, about 14 km), Amphitheater (attraction, about 14 km), Kellerberg (viewpoint, about 14 km), Rheinisches Landesmuseum (church, about 14 km).

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

    42 places on Spotwander: 10 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Riol?

    Ramstein Castle, about 14 km by road; Welschbillig Castle (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Riol?

    Rheinisches Landesmuseum, about 14 km by road; Saint-Martin (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Riol?

    Hohe Wurzel, about 14 km by road; Kellerberg (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Riol?

    Start in Riol, visit Hohe Wurzel, then Rheinisches Landesmuseum, then Ramstein Castle, then Kenner Flur, then Kellerberg, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Riol?

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

    Towns near Riol

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