Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Schönwald

Schönwald is a town in Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 3,741 people. Within 50 km by road there are 112 places to visit — 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 forts & heritage, 20 churches and 9 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Porzellanikon (3 km), Großer Kornberg (6 km) and Goethův Památník (10 km).

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Schönwald, Bavaria
Schönwald, Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Schönwald at a glance

Location
Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 3,741
Coordinates
50.1997° N, 12.0850° E
Places within 50 km
112 (112 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Schönwald

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Schönwald: 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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Things to see near Schönwald, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Schönwald

91 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Schönwald. The closest is Großer Kornberg (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Großer Kornberg · viewpoint · Saxony · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Háj · viewpoint · Cheb · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Buchberg · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Kapellenberg · viewpoint · Vogtlandkreis · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Bergkopf · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Platzerberg · viewpoint · Thuringia · ~20 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Schönwald

78 forts & heritage within 100 km of Schönwald. The closest is Goethův Památník (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Schönwald

75 churches within 100 km of Schönwald. The closest is Dorfkirche (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Schönwald

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Schönwald. The closest is Vernéřovské Doly (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Schönwald

10 museums within 100 km of Schönwald. The closest is Porzellanikon (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Schönwald

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Schönwald. The closest is Untreusee (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Schönwald

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 Schönwald
  2. 11 km Háj · viewpoint, Cheb
  3. 2 km Muzeum Aš · museum, Cheb
  4. 1 km Goethův Památník · heritage site, Cheb
  5. 8 km Porzellanikon · museum, Saxony
  6. 8 km Großer Kornberg · viewpoint, Saxony
  7. 6 km Back to Schönwald

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From travellers near Schönwald

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How to reach Schönwald

    All places near Schönwald by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Schönwald by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4091Großer Kornberg (6 km)
    Forts & heritage2778Goethův Památník (10 km)
    Churches2075Dorfkirche (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens927Vernéřovské Doly (14 km)
    Museums510Porzellanikon (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs58Untreusee (19 km)
    Treks33European Long Distance Path E6, Germany, Hessen (15 km)
    Parks12Landschaftsgarten (28 km)
    Caves02Ebnether Keller (76 km)
    Other attractions11Zaniklý Klášter Milosrdných Sester (31 km)
    Buddhist sites11Buddhistisches Waldkloster Muttodaya (40 km)

    Schönwald: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Schönwald?

    Porzellanikon (museum, about 3 km), Großer Kornberg (viewpoint, about 6 km), Goethův Památník (heritage site, about 10 km), Muzeum Aš (museum, about 10 km), Háj (viewpoint, about 11 km), Vernéřovské Doly (nature spot, about 14 km).

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

    112 places on Spotwander: 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Schönwald?

    Großer Kornberg, about 6 km by road; Háj (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Schönwald?

    Goethův Památník, about 10 km by road; Zámek Kopaniny (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Schönwald?

    Dorfkirche, about 15 km by road; Evangelický Kostel (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Schönwald?

    Start in Schönwald, visit Háj, then Muzeum Aš, then Goethův Památník, then Porzellanikon, then Großer Kornberg, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Schönwald?

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

    Towns near Schönwald

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