Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Schönsee

Schönsee is a town in Bavaria, Germany, home to about 2,720 people. Within 50 km by road there are 22 places to visit — 5 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 churches and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Starý Herštejn (16 km), Zámek Poběžovice (23 km) and European Long Distance Path E6, Germany, Oberpfalz (24 km).

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Schönsee, Bavaria
Schönsee, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Schönsee at a glance

Location
Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 2,720
Coordinates
49.5103° N, 12.5476° E
Places within 50 km
22 (22 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

Top places to visit near Schönsee

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Schönsee: 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 Schönsee

85 forts & heritage within 100 km of Schönsee. The closest is Starý Herštejn (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Schönsee

81 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Schönsee. The closest is Na Skalce (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Na Skalce · viewpoint · okres Domažlice · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Čerchov · viewpoint · okres Domažlice · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Baldovské Návrší · viewpoint · okres Domažlice · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Geissleite · viewpoint · Saxony · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Entenbühl · viewpoint · Saxony · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Monte Kaolino · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~53 km · Must-see

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Churches near Schönsee

46 churches within 100 km of Schönsee. The closest is Mariä Himmelfahrt (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Schönsee

41 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Schönsee. The closest is Podkovák Nature Reserve (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Schönsee

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Schönsee. The closest is Eixendorfer See (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Schönsee

11 museums within 100 km of Schönsee. The closest is Jindřicha Jindřicha (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Schönsee

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 117 km on the road.

  1. Start in Schönsee
  2. 24 km European Long Distance Path E6, Germany, Oberpfalz · trek, okres Domažlice
  3. 13 km Zámek Poběžovice · heritage site, okres Domažlice
  4. 10 km Starý Herštejn · heritage site, okres Domažlice
  5. 14 km Na Skalce · viewpoint, okres Domažlice
  6. 31 km Eixendorfer See · lake, Saxony
  7. 25 km Back to Schönsee

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From travellers near Schönsee

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How to reach Schönsee

    All places near Schönsee by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Schönsee by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage585Starý Herštejn (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints581Na Skalce (27 km)
    Churches246Mariä Himmelfahrt (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens241Podkovák Nature Reserve (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs416Eixendorfer See (25 km)
    Museums111Jindřicha Jindřicha (36 km)
    Caves07Osterhöhle (80 km)
    Other attractions25Drachenstich (39 km)
    Treks13European Long Distance Path E6, Germany, Oberpfalz (24 km)
    Parks02Zoo Pilsen (81 km)

    Schönsee: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Schönsee?

    Starý Herštejn (heritage site, about 16 km), Zámek Poběžovice (heritage site, about 23 km), European Long Distance Path E6, Germany, Oberpfalz (trek, about 24 km), Eixendorfer See (lake, about 25 km), Na Skalce (viewpoint, about 27 km), Čerchov (viewpoint, about 28 km).

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

    22 places on Spotwander: 5 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 churches, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Schönsee?

    Starý Herštejn, about 16 km by road; Zámek Poběžovice (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Schönsee?

    Na Skalce, about 27 km by road; Čerchov (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Schönsee?

    Mariä Himmelfahrt, about 44 km by road; Nejsvětější Trojice (44 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Schönsee?

    Start in Schönsee, visit European Long Distance Path E6, Germany, Oberpfalz, then Zámek Poběžovice, then Starý Herštejn, then Na Skalce, then Eixendorfer See, and drive back — about 117 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Schönsee?

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

    Towns near Schönsee

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