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Simmern

Simmern is a town in Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany of about 7,979 people. Within 50 km by road there are 159 places to visit: 77 forts & heritage, 31 churches and 27 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Simmerkopf, Ruine Wildburg and Wildburghöhe.

49.9820° N, 7.5235° EPop. 7,979

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Within 30 km48 places
Within 50 km159
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Simmerkopf, viewpoint near Simmern
Must-see

Simmerkopf

Viewpoint · 9 km

Must-see

Ruine Wildburg

Heritage site · 10 km

Must-see

Wildburghöhe

Viewpoint · 11 km

Places near Simmern by type

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One day from Simmern

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:41 pm

47 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 Simmern
  2. Alteburgviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Ruine Wildburgheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Simmerkopfviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Schanzerkopfviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Hochsteinchenviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Simmern
Today’s loopSimmernStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Simmern?

Simmerkopf (viewpoint, about 9 km), Ruine Wildburg (heritage site, about 10 km), Wildburghöhe (viewpoint, about 11 km), Schanzerkopf (viewpoint, about 11 km), Ellerspring (viewpoint, about 12 km), Hochsteinchen (viewpoint, about 14 km).

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

159 places on Spotwander: 77 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Simmern?

Ruine Wildburg, about 10 km by road; Alte Burg (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Simmern?

Martinskirche, about 25 km by road; Mutter-Rosa-Kapelle (25 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Simmern?

Start in Simmern, visit Alteburg, then Ruine Wildburg, then Simmerkopf, then Schanzerkopf, then Hochsteinchen, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.