Schönau, HesseHinterburgBurg HundheimBurg ReichensteinBurg HirschhornKönigstuhlHoher Nistler
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Schönau

Schönau is a town in Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt district, Hesse, Germany of about 4,918 people. Within 50 km by road there are 211 places to visit: 80 forts & heritage, 77 churches and 28 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Hinterburg, Mittelburg and Schwalbennest.

49.4367° N, 8.8088° EPop. 4,918

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Within 30 km71 places
Within 50 km211
Must-see300
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Hinterburg, heritage site near Schönau
Must-see

Hinterburg

Heritage site · 4 km

Mittelburg, heritage site near Schönau
Must-see

Mittelburg

Heritage site · 4 km

Schwalbennest, heritage site near Schönau
Must-see

Schwalbennest

Heritage site · 4 km

Places near Schönau by type

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One day from Schönau

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:32 pm

41 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 Schönau
  2. Burg Hirschhornheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Burg Hundheimheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Hinterburgheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Königstuhlviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Hoher Nistlerviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Schönau
Today’s loopSchönauStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Schönau?

Hinterburg (heritage site, about 4 km), Mittelburg (heritage site, about 4 km), Schwalbennest (heritage site, about 4 km), Vorderburg (heritage site, about 5 km), Bergfeste Dilsberg (heritage site, about 6 km), Burg Hundheim (heritage site, about 6 km).

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

211 places on Spotwander: 80 forts & heritage, 77 churches, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Schönau?

Hinterburg, about 4 km by road; Mittelburg (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Schönau?

Ersheimer Kapelle, about 9 km by road; Peterskirche (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Schönau?

Start in Schönau, visit Burg Hirschhorn, then Burg Hundheim, then Hinterburg, then Königstuhl, then Hoher Nistler, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.