Simmerath, North Rhine-WestphaliaOberseeMonschau CastleBrettner HofEigartOrdensburg VogelsangBattle of Hürtgen Forest
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Simmerath

Simmerath is a town in Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany of about 15,646 people. Within 50 km by road there are 124 places to visit: 47 forts & heritage, 37 churches and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Obersee, Monschau Castle and Brettner Hof.

50.6000° N, 6.3000° EPop. 15,646

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Within 30 km39 places
Within 50 km124
Must-see287
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Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Obersee, lake near Simmerath
Must-see

Obersee

Lake · 8 km · Landkreis Vulkaneifel

Monschau Castle, church near Simmerath
Must-see

Monschau Castle

Church · 8 km · Landkreis Vulkaneifel

Brettner Hof, nature spot near Simmerath
Must-see

Brettner Hof

Nature spot · 12 km

Places near Simmerath by type

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One day from Simmerath

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:42 pm

68 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 Simmerath
  2. Monschau Castlechurch · 30 min
  3. Eigartviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Ordensburg Vogelsangmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Oberseelake · 45 min
  6. Battle of Hürtgen Forestheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Simmerath
Today’s loopSimmerathStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Simmerath?

Obersee (lake, about 8 km), Monschau Castle (church, about 8 km), Brettner Hof (nature spot, about 12 km), Eigart (viewpoint, about 13 km), Ordensburg Vogelsang (museum, about 13 km), Battle of Hürtgen Forest (heritage site, about 16 km).

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

124 places on Spotwander: 47 forts & heritage, 37 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Simmerath?

Battle of Hürtgen Forest, about 16 km by road; Burg Blens (18 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Simmerath?

Monschau Castle, about 8 km by road; Propsteikirche St. Kornelius (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Simmerath?

Start in Simmerath, visit Monschau Castle, then Eigart, then Ordensburg Vogelsang, then Obersee, then Battle of Hürtgen Forest, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.