Kyffhäuserkreis district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Roßla

Roßla is a town in Kyffhäuserkreis district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 2,378 people. Within 50 km by road there are 149 places to visit — 58 churches, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 forts & heritage and 9 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Bauerngraben (3 km), Rothenburg (6 km) and Kulpenberg (7 km).

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Roßla, Thuringia
Roßla, Kyffhäuserkreis district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Roßla at a glance

Location
Kyffhäuserkreis district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 2,378
Coordinates
51.4633° N, 11.0758° E
Places within 50 km
149 (149 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 Roßla

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Roßla: 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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Things to see near Roßla, by type

Churches near Roßla

103 churches within 100 km of Roßla. The closest is St. Petrus Und Paulus (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Roßla

83 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Roßla. The closest is Kulpenberg (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Roßla

64 forts & heritage within 100 km of Roßla. The closest is Rothenburg (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Roßla

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Roßla. The closest is Alter Stolberg (Sachsen-Anhalt) Und Grasburger Wiesen (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Roßla

8 caves within 100 km of Roßla. The closest is Numburg Höhle (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Roßla

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Roßla. The closest is Bauerngraben (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Bauerngraben · lake · Kyffhäuserkreis · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Teufelsteich · lake · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Katzsohlteich · lake · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Silberteich · lake · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Bindersee · lake · Kyffhäuserkreis · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Oderteich · lake · Landkreis Harz · ~63 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Roßla

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Roßla
  2. 3 km Bauerngraben · lake, Kyffhäuserkreis
  3. 11 km Kyffhäuserdenkmal · heritage site, Kyffhäuserkreis
  4. 1 km Reichsburg Kyffhausen · heritage site, Kyffhäuserkreis
  5. 3 km Kulpenberg · viewpoint, Kyffhäuserkreis
  6. 2 km Rothenburg · heritage site, Kyffhäuserkreis
  7. 6 km Back to Roßla

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From travellers near Roßla

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    All places near Roßla by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Wasserburg Keula · fort · Kyffhäuserkreis · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Hasenburg · fort · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~51 km · Must-see
    • St. Albanus · church · Landkreis Sömmerda · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Burg Großbodungen · fort · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Schlossruine Herbsleben · fort · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Heidberg · sanctuary · Landkreis Harz · ~52 km · Must-see
    • St.-Bonifatius-Kirche · church · Landkreis Harz · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Trinitatis · church · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Ravensberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Peterstein · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Stöberhai · viewpoint · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Ziegenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Hasselkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~53 km · Must-see
    • St. Martin · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Struvenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Stadtmuseum · church · Mansfeld-Südharz · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Barenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Kreuzkirche · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Harburg · fort · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Scharfenstein · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Scherstorklippen · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Trudenstein · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Kramershai · sanctuary · Landkreis Harz · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Stapenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Thekenberge · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Jacobi · church · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Waldkapelle · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Menhir von Heimburg · fort · Landkreis Harz · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Peter Und Paul · church · Landkreis Sömmerda · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Struvenburg · fort · Landkreis Harz · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Höhlenwohnungen Langenstein · cave · Landkreis Harz · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Maria Geburt · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Eckstedt · fort · Landkreis Sömmerda · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Erdbeerkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Leistenklippe · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Kaiserturm · attraction · Landkreis Harz · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Armeleuteberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Austberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Christianental · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~55 km · Must-see
    • St. Nikolaus · church · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~56 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Roßla by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches58103St. Petrus Und Paulus (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2783Kulpenberg (7 km)
    Forts & heritage3864Rothenburg (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens914Alter Stolberg (Sachsen-Anhalt) Und Grasburger Wiesen (14 km)
    Caves68Numburg Höhle (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs37Bauerngraben (3 km)
    Museums27Walpurgis Hall (38 km)
    Other attractions14Kloster Wendhusen (41 km)
    Parks33Schlosspark (22 km)
    Waterfalls13Königshütter Wasserfall (49 km)
    Treks11Herzogstour Blankenburg (Harz) (48 km)

    Roßla: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Roßla?

    Bauerngraben (lake, about 3 km), Rothenburg (heritage site, about 6 km), Kulpenberg (viewpoint, about 7 km), Reichsburg Kyffhausen (heritage site, about 7 km), Kyffhäuserdenkmal (heritage site, about 8 km), Mittelburg (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

    149 places on Spotwander: 58 churches, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 forts & heritage, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 caves.

    Which is the nearest church to Roßla?

    St. Petrus Und Paulus, about 14 km by road; Unserer Lieben Frauen Am Berge (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Roßla?

    Kulpenberg, about 7 km by road; Großer Auerberg (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Roßla?

    Rothenburg, about 6 km by road; Reichsburg Kyffhausen (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Roßla?

    Start in Roßla, visit Bauerngraben, then Kyffhäuserdenkmal, then Reichsburg Kyffhausen, then Kulpenberg, then Rothenburg, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Roßla?

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

    Towns near Roßla

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