Regierungsbezirk Freiburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Places to visit near Schutterwald

Schutterwald is a town in Regierungsbezirk Freiburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, home to about 7,105 people. Within 50 km by road there are 185 places to visit — 62 forts & heritage, 52 churches, 29 hill stations & viewpoints and 15 museums. The must-see places are Ritterhaus-Museum (6 km), Schloss Ortenberg (8 km) and Geißkopf (10 km).

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Schutterwald, Baden-Württemberg
Schutterwald, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Schutterwald at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Freiburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Population
about 7,105
Coordinates
48.4500° N, 7.8833° E
Places within 50 km
185 (185 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 Schutterwald

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Schutterwald: 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 Schutterwald, by type

Forts & heritage near Schutterwald

91 forts & heritage within 100 km of Schutterwald. The closest is Schloss Ortenberg (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Schutterwald

81 churches within 100 km of Schutterwald. The closest is Pfarrkirche St. Heinrich (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Schutterwald

46 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Schutterwald. The closest is Geißkopf (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Geißkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Brandeckkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~13 km · Must-see
  • An Der Moos - Mahlerweg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Brandenkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Karlsruher Grat · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Schliffkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~33 km · Must-see

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Museums near Schutterwald

22 museums within 100 km of Schutterwald. The closest is Ritterhaus-Museum (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Schutterwald

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Schutterwald. The closest is Jardin Botanique (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Jardin Botanique · sanctuary · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Kniebis-Alexanderschanze · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Benzinger Berg · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Günterfelsen Und Umgebung · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Ebnet · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~57 km · Must-see
  • Große Tannen · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~58 km · Must-see

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Parks near Schutterwald

9 parks within 100 km of Schutterwald. The closest is Christian Wilhelm Jamm (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Christian Wilhelm Jamm · park · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Parc de l'Orangerie · park · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Parc Contades · park · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Rulantica · park · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Cigoland · park · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Gönneranlage · park · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~53 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Schutterwald

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Schutterwald
  2. 6 km Ritterhaus-Museum · museum, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  3. 8 km Brandeckkopf · viewpoint, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  4. 6 km Schloss Ortenberg · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  5. 4 km Geißkopf · viewpoint, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  6. 13 km Bodendenkmal Römische Straßenstation Friesenheim · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  7. 11 km Back to Schutterwald

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From travellers near Schutterwald

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How to reach Schutterwald

    All places near Schutterwald by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Schutterwald by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6291Schloss Ortenberg (8 km)
    Churches5281Pfarrkirche St. Heinrich (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2946Geißkopf (10 km)
    Museums1522Ritterhaus-Museum (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens210Jardin Botanique (21 km)
    Parks49Christian Wilhelm Jamm (15 km)
    Waterfalls58All Saints' Waterfall (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Baggersee (18 km)
    Other attractions34Weißtannenturm (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Mosquée Turque Eyyub-Sultan (20 km)
    Temples33Swiss Bobsleigh Run (30 km)
    Treks22Büchereck - Büchereck Parkplatz (40 km)

    Schutterwald: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Schutterwald?

    Ritterhaus-Museum (museum, about 6 km), Schloss Ortenberg (heritage site, about 8 km), Geißkopf (viewpoint, about 10 km), Bodendenkmal Römische Straßenstation Friesenheim (heritage site, about 11 km), Brandeckkopf (viewpoint, about 13 km), Pfarrkirche St. Heinrich (church, about 14 km).

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

    185 places on Spotwander: 62 forts & heritage, 52 churches, 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 museums, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Schutterwald?

    Schloss Ortenberg, about 8 km by road; Bodendenkmal Römische Straßenstation Friesenheim (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Schutterwald?

    Pfarrkirche St. Heinrich, about 14 km by road; Jakobuskapelle Auf Dem Bergle (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Schutterwald?

    Geißkopf, about 10 km by road; Brandeckkopf (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Schutterwald?

    Start in Schutterwald, visit Ritterhaus-Museum, then Brandeckkopf, then Schloss Ortenberg, then Geißkopf, then Bodendenkmal Römische Straßenstation Friesenheim, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Schutterwald?

    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 Schutterwald

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