Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Places to visit near Schechingen

Schechingen is a town in Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, home to about 2,484 people. Within 50 km by road there are 204 places to visit — 117 forts & heritage, 37 churches, 23 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 caves. The must-see places are Schloss Leinzell (5 km), Turmhügelburg Leinroden (7 km) and Kastell Unterböbingen (8 km).

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Schechingen, Baden-Württemberg
Schechingen, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Schechingen at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Population
about 2,484
Coordinates
48.8734° N, 9.9174° E
Places within 50 km
204 (204 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Schechingen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Schechingen: 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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Forts & heritage near Schechingen

158 forts & heritage within 100 km of Schechingen. The closest is Schloss Leinzell (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Schechingen

58 churches within 100 km of Schechingen. The closest is St. Johannes Baptist (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Schechingen

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Schechingen. The closest is Ruine Rosenstein (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ruine Rosenstein · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Altenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Ellwangen - Hinterbüchelberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Volkmarsberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Rechberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Stuifen · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~20 km · Must-see

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Caves near Schechingen

15 caves within 100 km of Schechingen. The closest is (Finsteres Loch) (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Schechingen

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Schechingen. The closest is Spielburg (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Schechingen

8 museums within 100 km of Schechingen. The closest is Johanniterkirche (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Schechingen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Schechingen
  2. 5 km Schloss Leinzell · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  3. 5 km Burg Herlikofen · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  4. 4 km St. Johannes Baptist · church, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  5. 5 km Kastell Unterböbingen · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  6. 10 km Turmhügelburg Leinroden · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  7. 7 km Back to Schechingen

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How to reach Schechingen

    All places near Schechingen by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Schechingen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage117158Schloss Leinzell (5 km)
    Churches3758St. Johannes Baptist (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2332Ruine Rosenstein (12 km)
    Caves615(Finsteres Loch) (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1115Spielburg (27 km)
    Museums48Johanniterkirche (37 km)
    Other attractions13Kloster Adelberg (33 km)
    Parks12Stadtgarten (16 km)
    Waterfalls12Hörschbachschlucht (36 km)
    Buddhist sites11Kloster Lorch (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Itzelberger See (28 km)
    Treks11Kornberg - Gruibingen - Wiesensteig (46 km)

    Schechingen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Schechingen?

    Schloss Leinzell (heritage site, about 5 km), Turmhügelburg Leinroden (heritage site, about 7 km), Kastell Unterböbingen (heritage site, about 8 km), St. Johannes Baptist (church, about 9 km), Burg Herlikofen (heritage site, about 10 km), Schloss Lindach (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

    204 places on Spotwander: 117 forts & heritage, 37 churches, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 caves, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Schechingen?

    Schloss Leinzell, about 5 km by road; Turmhügelburg Leinroden (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Schechingen?

    St. Johannes Baptist, about 9 km by road; Herrgottsruhkapelle (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Schechingen?

    Ruine Rosenstein, about 12 km by road; Altenberg (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Schechingen?

    Start in Schechingen, visit Schloss Leinzell, then Burg Herlikofen, then St. Johannes Baptist, then Kastell Unterböbingen, then Turmhügelburg Leinroden, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Schechingen?

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

    Towns near Schechingen

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