Upper Palatinate district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Sinzing

Sinzing is a town in Upper Palatinate district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 6,724 people. Within 50 km by road there are 73 places to visit — 33 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens and 3 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are St. Wolfgang (5 km), Obermünster (6 km) and Räuberhöhle Oder Druidenhöhle (8 km).

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Sinzing, Bavaria
Sinzing, Upper Palatinate district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sinzing at a glance

Location
Upper Palatinate district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 6,724
Coordinates
49.0000° N, 12.0333° E
Places within 50 km
73 (73 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Sinzing

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

124 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sinzing. The closest is Burgstall Löweneck (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Sinzing

66 churches within 100 km of Sinzing. The closest is St. Wolfgang (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sinzing

34 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sinzing. The closest is Westliche Naabtalhänge Bei Pielenhofen (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sinzing

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sinzing. The closest is Kobelberg (44 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kobelberg · viewpoint · Saxony · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Göschberg · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Arzberg · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Burgstall Thürsnacht · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~57 km · Must-see
  • Gallner · viewpoint · Saxony · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Schellenberg · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~61 km · Must-see

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Museums near Sinzing

16 museums within 100 km of Sinzing. The closest is Archäologisches Museum (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Sinzing

7 caves within 100 km of Sinzing. The closest is Räuberhöhle Oder Druidenhöhle (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Sinzing

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 32 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sinzing
  2. 5 km St. Wolfgang · church, Upper Palatinate
  3. 5 km Burgstall Löweneck · heritage site, Upper Palatinate
  4. 1 km Räuberhöhle Oder Druidenhöhle · cave, Upper Palatinate
  5. 13 km Burgbefestigung Nähe Grabengasse in Regensburg · church, Saxony
  6. 2 km Obermünster · church, Saxony
  7. 6 km Back to Sinzing

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How to reach Sinzing

    All places near Sinzing by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sinzing by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage33124Burgstall Löweneck (8 km)
    Churches1766St. Wolfgang (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1134Westliche Naabtalhänge Bei Pielenhofen (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints334Kobelberg (44 km)
    Museums116Archäologisches Museum (19 km)
    Caves27Räuberhöhle Oder Druidenhöhle (8 km)
    Other attractions37Donaudurchbruch (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Sarchinger Weiher (20 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Kocatepe-Moschee (64 km)
    Parks01Bastionsgarten (80 km)
    Treks01European Long Distance Path E8, Fränkischer Albverein (88 km)

    Sinzing: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sinzing?

    St. Wolfgang (church, about 5 km), Obermünster (church, about 6 km), Räuberhöhle Oder Druidenhöhle (cave, about 8 km), Burgbefestigung Nähe Grabengasse in Regensburg (church, about 8 km), Burgstall Löweneck (heritage site, about 8 km), Loch Castle (heritage site, about 10 km).

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

    73 places on Spotwander: 33 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sinzing?

    Burgstall Löweneck, about 8 km by road; Loch Castle (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Sinzing?

    St. Wolfgang, about 5 km by road; Obermünster (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Sinzing?

    Westliche Naabtalhänge Bei Pielenhofen, about 14 km by road; Wuzenfelsen (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sinzing?

    Start in Sinzing, visit St. Wolfgang, then Burgstall Löweneck, then Räuberhöhle Oder Druidenhöhle, then Burgbefestigung Nähe Grabengasse in Regensburg, then Obermünster, and drive back — about 32 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sinzing?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Sinzing

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