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Runkel

Runkel is a town in Rhein-Lahn-Kreis district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany of about 9,872 people. Within 50 km by road there are 166 places to visit: 70 forts & heritage, 23 churches and 47 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Runkel Castle, Schadeck Castle and Berger Kirche.

50.4057° N, 8.1546° EPop. 9,872

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Within 30 km34 places
Within 50 km166
Must-see291
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Runkel

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:02 pm

71 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Runkel
  2. Suterkopfviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Berger Kirchechurch · 30 min
  4. Burgruine Ardeckheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Elzer Bergviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Hadamar Euthanasia Centremuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Runkel
Today’s loopRunkelStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Runkel?

Runkel Castle (church, about 1 km), Schadeck Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Berger Kirche (church, about 6 km), Hadamar Euthanasia Centre (museum, about 12 km), Burgruine Ardeck (heritage site, about 12 km), Elzer Berg (viewpoint, about 16 km).

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

166 places on Spotwander: 70 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to Runkel?

Schadeck Castle, about 1 km by road; Burgruine Ardeck (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Runkel?

Runkel Castle, about 1 km by road; Berger Kirche (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Runkel?

Start in Runkel, visit Suterkopf, then Berger Kirche, then Burgruine Ardeck, then Elzer Berg, then Hadamar Euthanasia Centre, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.