Schalkau, ThuringiaSchaumburgSt. KatharinenkircheFroschgrundseeMarienkircheDreifaltigkeitskircheFellberg
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Schalkau

Schalkau is a town in Landkreis Sonneberg district, Thuringia, Germany of about 3,367 people. Within 50 km by road there are 198 places to visit: 92 churches, 49 forts & heritage and 43 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Schaumburg, St. Katharinenkirche and Burg Rauenstein.

50.3954° N, 11.0073° EPop. 3,367

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Within 30 km64 places
Within 50 km198
Must-see297
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Schaumburg, heritage site near Schalkau
Must-see

Schaumburg

Heritage site · 2 km

St. Katharinenkirche, church near Schalkau
Must-see

St. Katharinenkirche

Church · 5 km

Burg Rauenstein, heritage site near Schalkau
Must-see

Burg Rauenstein

Heritage site · 5 km

Places near Schalkau by type

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One day from Schalkau

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:35 pm

53 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 Schalkau
  2. Dreifaltigkeitskirchechurch · 30 min
  3. Marienkirchechurch · 30 min
  4. Fellbergviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. St. Katharinenkirchechurch · 30 min
  6. Froschgrundseelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Schalkau
Today’s loopSchalkauStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Schalkau?

Schaumburg (heritage site, about 2 km), St. Katharinenkirche (church, about 5 km), Burg Rauenstein (heritage site, about 5 km), Froschgrundsee (lake, about 7 km), Marienkirche (church, about 7 km), Dreifaltigkeitskirche (church, about 10 km).

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

198 places on Spotwander: 92 churches, 49 forts & heritage, 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 museums, 2 parks.

Which is the nearest church to Schalkau?

St. Katharinenkirche, about 5 km by road; Marienkirche (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Schalkau?

Schaumburg, about 2 km by road; Burg Rauenstein (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Schalkau?

Start in Schalkau, visit Dreifaltigkeitskirche, then Marienkirche, then Fellberg, then St. Katharinenkirche, then Froschgrundsee, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.