Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Schechen

Schechen is a town in Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 4,430 people. Within 50 km by road there are 159 places to visit — 68 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 churches, 34 forts & heritage and 2 parks. The must-see places are Karolinenkirche (7 km), Rott Abbey (7 km) and Evang.-Luth. Erlöserkirche (11 km).

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Schechen, Bavaria
Schechen, Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Schechen at a glance

Location
Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 4,430
Coordinates
47.9291° N, 12.1239° E
Places within 50 km
159 (159 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Schechen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Schechen: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Schechen

126 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Schechen. The closest is Sulzberg (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Sulzberg · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Farrenpoint · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Hochries · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Heuberg · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Klausenberg · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Wallfahrtskirche St. Peter · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~30 km · Must-see

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Churches near Schechen

67 churches within 100 km of Schechen. The closest is Karolinenkirche (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Schechen

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Schechen. The closest is Burgstall Hirnsberg (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Schechen

15 parks within 100 km of Schechen. The closest is Riemer Park (48 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Schechen

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Schechen. The closest is Lake Chiemsee (30 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lake Chiemsee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Schliersee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Soinsee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Taubensee · lake · Salzburg · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Walchsee · lake · Salzburg · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Egelsee · lake · Salzburg · ~44 km · Must-see

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Museums near Schechen

9 museums within 100 km of Schechen. The closest is Markus Wasmeier Freilichtmuseum (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Schechen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Schechen
  2. 7 km Karolinenkirche · church, Upper Bavaria
  3. 7 km Evang.-Luth. Erlöserkirche · church, Upper Bavaria
  4. 14 km Burgstall Hirnsberg · heritage site, Upper Bavaria
  5. 21 km Kloster Attel · church, Upper Bavaria
  6. 7 km Rott Abbey · church, Upper Bavaria
  7. 7 km Back to Schechen

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How to reach Schechen

    All places near Schechen by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Schechen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints68126Sulzberg (26 km)
    Churches3167Karolinenkirche (7 km)
    Forts & heritage3456Burgstall Hirnsberg (15 km)
    Parks215Riemer Park (48 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1314Lake Chiemsee (30 km)
    Museums29Markus Wasmeier Freilichtmuseum (39 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45Kupferbachtal Bei Unterlaus (25 km)
    Caves22Wendelsteinhöhle (33 km)
    Other attractions12Kloster Au Am Inn (38 km)
    Buddhist sites12Kloster Moosen (47 km)
    Treks11Hocheck Short (39 km)

    Schechen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Schechen?

    Karolinenkirche (church, about 7 km), Rott Abbey (church, about 7 km), Evang.-Luth. Erlöserkirche (church, about 11 km), Kloster Attel (church, about 14 km), Burgstall Hirnsberg (heritage site, about 15 km), Speckerturm (heritage site, about 17 km).

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

    159 places on Spotwander: 68 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 churches, 34 forts & heritage, 2 parks, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Schechen?

    Sulzberg, about 26 km by road; Farrenpoint (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Schechen?

    Karolinenkirche, about 7 km by road; Rott Abbey (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Schechen?

    Burgstall Hirnsberg, about 15 km by road; Speckerturm (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Schechen?

    Start in Schechen, visit Karolinenkirche, then Evang.-Luth. Erlöserkirche, then Burgstall Hirnsberg, then Kloster Attel, then Rott Abbey, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Schechen?

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

    Towns near Schechen

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