Bezirk Murau district, Styria, Austria

Places to visit near Scheifling

Scheifling is a town in Bezirk Murau district, Styria, Austria, home to about 978 people. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit — 29 forts & heritage, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 churches and 1 museums. The must-see places are Burgruine Steinschloß (4 km), Perchauer Sattel (7 km) and Frauenburg (8 km).

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Scheifling, Styria
Scheifling, Bezirk Murau district, Styria, Austria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Scheifling at a glance

Location
Bezirk Murau district, Styria, Austria
Population
about 978
Coordinates
47.1504° N, 14.4128° E
Places within 50 km
66 (66 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 museums

Top places to visit near Scheifling

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Forts & heritage near Scheifling

107 forts & heritage within 100 km of Scheifling. The closest is Burgruine Steinschloß (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Scheifling

107 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Scheifling. The closest is Perchauer Sattel (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Perchauer Sattel · viewpoint · Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Pölshals Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Zirbitzkogel · viewpoint · Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Greim · viewpoint · Bezirk Murau · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Frauenalpe · viewpoint · Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Rettlkirchspitze · viewpoint · Bezirk Murau · ~31 km · Must-see

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Churches near Scheifling

34 churches within 100 km of Scheifling. The closest is Maria Loretto (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Scheifling

13 museums within 100 km of Scheifling. The closest is Schwarzenberg Vault in Murau (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Scheifling

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Scheifling. The closest is Gesäuse National Park (65 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Scheifling

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Scheifling. The closest is Wanderweg Turracher Höhe - Kormulde (62 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Scheifling

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Scheifling
  2. 4 km Burgruine Steinschloß · heritage site, Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan
  3. 9 km Burgruine Katsch · heritage site, Bezirk Murau
  4. 16 km Frauenburg · heritage site, Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan
  5. 13 km Pölshals Pass · viewpoint, Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan
  6. 18 km Perchauer Sattel · viewpoint, Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan
  7. 7 km Back to Scheifling

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From travellers near Scheifling

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How to reach Scheifling

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Scheifling by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage29107Burgruine Steinschloß (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints24107Perchauer Sattel (7 km)
    Churches1134Maria Loretto (25 km)
    Museums113Schwarzenberg Vault in Murau (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens09Gesäuse National Park (65 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs08Wanderweg Turracher Höhe - Kormulde (62 km)
    Caves04Wildfrauenhöhle (66 km)
    Other attractions13Stift Seckau (39 km)
    Waterfalls02Stromboding Wasserfall (82 km)
    Parks01Europapark (75 km)
    Treks01Velden-Kathreinkogel (84 km)

    Scheifling: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Scheifling?

    Burgruine Steinschloß (heritage site, about 4 km), Perchauer Sattel (viewpoint, about 7 km), Frauenburg (heritage site, about 8 km), Burgruine Katsch (heritage site, about 12 km), Pölshals Pass (viewpoint, about 18 km), Schloss Hanfelden (heritage site, about 18 km).

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

    66 places on Spotwander: 29 forts & heritage, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 churches, 1 museum, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest fort to Scheifling?

    Burgruine Steinschloß, about 4 km by road; Frauenburg (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Scheifling?

    Perchauer Sattel, about 7 km by road; Pölshals Pass (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Scheifling?

    Maria Loretto, about 25 km by road; Heiligblutkirche (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Scheifling?

    Start in Scheifling, visit Burgruine Steinschloß, then Burgruine Katsch, then Frauenburg, then Pölshals Pass, then Perchauer Sattel, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Scheifling?

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

    Towns near Scheifling

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