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Sachsen

Sachsen is a town in Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany of about 3,349 people. Within 50 km by road there are 209 places to visit: 85 churches, 50 forts & heritage and 40 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are St. Alban, Festung Lichtenau and Dreieinigkeitskirche.

49.2900° N, 10.6597° EPop. 3,349

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Within 30 km68 places
Within 50 km209
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Sachsen

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:30 pm

40 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 Sachsen
  2. St.Georgchurch · 30 min
  3. St. Peterchurch · 30 min
  4. St. Mauritiuschurch · 30 min
  5. St. Martinchurch · 30 min
  6. Hofgartenheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Sachsen
Today’s loopSachsenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Sachsen?

St. Alban (church, about 1 km), Festung Lichtenau (heritage site, about 3 km), Dreieinigkeitskirche (church, about 3 km), St.Georg (church, about 6 km), St. Mauritius (church, about 7 km), Hofgarten (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

209 places on Spotwander: 85 churches, 50 forts & heritage, 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Sachsen?

St. Alban, about 1 km by road; Dreieinigkeitskirche (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Sachsen?

Festung Lichtenau, about 3 km by road; Hofgarten (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Sachsen?

Start in Sachsen, visit St.Georg, then St. Peter, then St. Mauritius, then St. Martin, then Hofgarten, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.