Altenburger Land district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Rötha

Rötha is a town in Altenburger Land district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 4,199 people. Within 50 km by road there are 92 places to visit — 45 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 8 museums. The must-see places are Kahnsdorfer See (3 km), Hainer See (6 km) and Lake Störmthal (6 km).

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Rötha, Thuringia
Rötha, Altenburger Land district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rötha at a glance

Location
Altenburger Land district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 4,199
Coordinates
51.1978° N, 12.4145° E
Places within 50 km
92 (92 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Rötha

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rötha: 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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Churches near Rötha

156 churches within 100 km of Rötha. The closest is Bethanienkirche (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Rötha

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rötha. The closest is Richard-Wagner-Denkmal (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rötha

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

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Museums near Rötha

17 museums within 100 km of Rötha. The closest is Pegau Abbey (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rötha

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rötha. The closest is Nikolaiturm (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Nikolaiturm · viewpoint · Altenburger Land · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Rochlitzer Berg · viewpoint · Burgenlandkreis · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Löbenberg · viewpoint · Wittenberg · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Collmberg · viewpoint · Nordsachsen · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Pfaffenberg · viewpoint · Zwickau · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Totenstein · viewpoint · Chemnitz · ~61 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rötha

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rötha. The closest is Goseck (47 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Rötha

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rötha
  2. 3 km Kahnsdorfer See · lake, Altenburger Land
  3. 4 km Hainer See · lake, Altenburger Land
  4. 2 km Haubitzer See · lake, Altenburger Land
  5. 11 km Lake Störmthal · lake, Altenburger Land
  6. 5 km Lake Markkleeberg · lake, Altenburger Land
  7. 10 km Back to Rötha

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From travellers near Rötha

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How to reach Rötha

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rötha by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches45156Bethanienkirche (18 km)
    Forts & heritage1358Richard-Wagner-Denkmal (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1823Kahnsdorfer See (3 km)
    Museums817Pegau Abbey (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints313Nikolaiturm (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens112Goseck (47 km)
    Parks49Lene-Voigt-Park (19 km)
    Other attractions01Klosterpark Altzella (77 km)

    Rötha: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rötha?

    Kahnsdorfer See (lake, about 3 km), Hainer See (lake, about 6 km), Lake Störmthal (lake, about 6 km), Haubitzer See (lake, about 8 km), Lake Markkleeberg (lake, about 10 km), Großstolpener See (lake, about 11 km).

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

    92 places on Spotwander: 45 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 museums, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Rötha?

    Bethanienkirche, about 18 km by road; Ev. Filialkirche Prößdorf (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rötha?

    Richard-Wagner-Denkmal, about 20 km by road; Schloss Poschwitz (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Rötha?

    Kahnsdorfer See, about 3 km by road; Hainer See (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rötha?

    Start in Rötha, visit Kahnsdorfer See, then Hainer See, then Haubitzer See, then Lake Störmthal, then Lake Markkleeberg, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rötha?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Rötha

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