Swabia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Schmiechen

Schmiechen is a town in Swabia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 1,144 people. Within 50 km by road there are 191 places to visit — 70 churches, 79 forts & heritage, 8 parks and 14 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Schloss Hofhegnenberg (5 km), Vorderer Schlossberg (8 km) and Feuchtbodensiedlung Pestenacker (10 km).

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Schmiechen, Bavaria
Schmiechen, Swabia district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Schmiechen at a glance

Location
Swabia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 1,144
Coordinates
48.2167° N, 10.9667° E
Places within 50 km
191 (191 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Schmiechen

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Churches near Schmiechen

117 churches within 100 km of Schmiechen. The closest is Sankt Michael (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Schmiechen

108 forts & heritage within 100 km of Schmiechen. The closest is Schloss Hofhegnenberg (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Schmiechen

23 parks within 100 km of Schmiechen. The closest is Zoo Augsburg (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Schmiechen

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Schmiechen. The closest is Kissinger Heide (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Schmiechen

10 museums within 100 km of Schmiechen. The closest is Deutsche Barockgalerie (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Schmiechen

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Schmiechen. The closest is Ilsesee (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Schmiechen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Schmiechen
  2. 11 km Ilsesee · lake, Swabia
  3. 5 km Kissinger Heide · nature spot, Swabia
  4. 8 km Vorderer Schlossberg · heritage site, Swabia
  5. 6 km Schloss Hofhegnenberg · heritage site, Swabia
  6. 12 km Feuchtbodensiedlung Pestenacker · heritage site, Upper Bavaria
  7. 10 km Back to Schmiechen

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How to reach Schmiechen

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Schmiechen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches70117Sankt Michael (17 km)
    Forts & heritage79108Schloss Hofhegnenberg (5 km)
    Parks823Zoo Augsburg (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1417Kissinger Heide (11 km)
    Museums410Deutsche Barockgalerie (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs89Ilsesee (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints38Schuttberg (29 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Kammgarn-Selimiye-Moschee (21 km)
    Other attractions22Maria Eich (44 km)

    Schmiechen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Schmiechen?

    Schloss Hofhegnenberg (heritage site, about 5 km), Vorderer Schlossberg (heritage site, about 8 km), Feuchtbodensiedlung Pestenacker (heritage site, about 10 km), Kissinger Heide (nature spot, about 11 km), Ilsesee (lake, about 11 km), Burgstall Purk (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

    191 places on Spotwander: 70 churches, 79 forts & heritage, 8 parks, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Schmiechen?

    Sankt Michael, about 17 km by road; Wallfahrtskirche St. Willibald (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Schmiechen?

    Schloss Hofhegnenberg, about 5 km by road; Vorderer Schlossberg (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Schmiechen?

    Zoo Augsburg, about 19 km by road; Wittelsbacher Park (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Schmiechen?

    Start in Schmiechen, visit Ilsesee, then Kissinger Heide, then Vorderer Schlossberg, then Schloss Hofhegnenberg, then Feuchtbodensiedlung Pestenacker, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Schmiechen?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Schmiechen

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