Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge district, Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Struppen

Struppen is a town in Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge district, Saxony, Germany, home to about 2,749 people. Within 50 km by road there are 300+ places to visit — 99 hill stations & viewpoints, 84 churches, 70 forts & heritage and 19 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Bärensteinnadel (3 km), Kleiner Bärenstein (3 km) and Großer Bärenstein (3 km).

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Struppen, Saxony
Struppen, Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge district, Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Struppen at a glance

Location
Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge district, Saxony, Germany
Population
about 2,749
Coordinates
50.9333° N, 14.0167° E
Places within 50 km
300+ (300 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 Struppen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Struppen: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Struppen

  • Cottaer Spitzberg · viewpoint · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Wehlgrund · viewpoint · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Burg Altrathen · fort · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Wilde Schwedenlöcher · viewpoint · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Gedenkkreuz Pirna-Sonnenstein · fort · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Amsel Falls · waterfall · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Amselgrund · viewpoint · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Sonnenstein · fort · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~7 km · Must-see
  • St. Mary's Church · church · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Gamrig · viewpoint · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Dorfkirche · church · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Lampertsstein · viewpoint · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~9 km · Must-see

Things to see near Struppen, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Struppen

99 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Struppen. The closest is Bärensteinnadel (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Bärensteinnadel · viewpoint · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Kleiner Bärenstein · viewpoint · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Großer Bärenstein · viewpoint · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Königstein · viewpoint · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Rauenstein · viewpoint · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Quirl · viewpoint · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~6 km · Must-see

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Churches near Struppen

84 churches within 100 km of Struppen. The closest is Marienkirche (5 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Marienkirche · church · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~5 km · Must-see
  • St. Mary's Church · church · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Dorfkirche · church · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Stadtkirche · church · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~10 km · Must-see
  • St. Johanniskirche · church · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~12 km · Must-see
  • St. Marien · church · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~14 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Struppen

70 forts & heritage within 100 km of Struppen. The closest is Burgruine Wehlen (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Struppen

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Struppen. The closest is Liebethaler Grund (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Struppen

12 parks within 100 km of Struppen. The closest is Historischer Personenaufzug Bad Schandau (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Struppen

7 museums within 100 km of Struppen. The closest is Lindenmuseum Clara Schumann (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Struppen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 16 km on the road.

  1. Start in Struppen
  2. 4 km Burgruine Wehlen · heritage site, Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge
  3. 2 km Bärensteinnadel · viewpoint, Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge
  4. 1 km Großer Bärenstein · viewpoint, Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge
  5. 1 km Kleiner Bärenstein · viewpoint, Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge
  6. 4 km Königstein · viewpoint, Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge
  7. 4 km Back to Struppen

Plan a longer trip from Struppen — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Struppen

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How to reach Struppen

    All places near Struppen by distance

    Within 15 km of Struppen

    • Gohrisch · viewpoint · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Hockstein · viewpoint · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~10 km · Must-see
    • Liebethaler Grund · sanctuary · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~10 km · Must-see
    • Brandscharte · viewpoint · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~10 km · Must-see
    • Papststein · viewpoint · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~10 km · Must-see
    • Burg Hohnstein · fort · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~10 km · Must-see
    • Stadtkirche · church · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~10 km · Must-see
    • Kleinhennersdorfer Stein · viewpoint · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Gersdorfer Ruine · fort · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~11 km · Must-see
    • St. Johanniskirche · church · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Historischer Personenaufzug Bad Schandau · park · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Kursächsische Postmeilensäule · fort · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Belvedere · fort · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Augustusberg · viewpoint · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Weesenstein · fort · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Bennohöhle · cave · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~14 km · Must-see
    • St. Marien · church · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Burg Dohna · fort · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Borsberg · viewpoint · Dresden · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Märzenbecherwiese · sanctuary · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Triebenberg · viewpoint · Dresden · ~15 km · Must-see

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Struppen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints9999Bärensteinnadel (3 km)
    Churches8484Marienkirche (5 km)
    Forts & heritage7070Burgruine Wehlen (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1919Liebethaler Grund (10 km)
    Parks1212Historischer Personenaufzug Bad Schandau (13 km)
    Museums77Lindenmuseum Clara Schumann (17 km)
    Waterfalls44Amsel Falls (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Kahnfahrt Obere Schleuse (33 km)
    Caves11Bennohöhle (14 km)
    Other attractions11Leuchtturm (42 km)

    Struppen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Struppen?

    Bärensteinnadel (viewpoint, about 3 km), Kleiner Bärenstein (viewpoint, about 3 km), Großer Bärenstein (viewpoint, about 3 km), Burgruine Wehlen (heritage site, about 4 km), Königstein (viewpoint, about 4 km), Rauenstein (viewpoint, about 5 km).

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

    300+ places on Spotwander: 99 hill stations & viewpoints, 84 churches, 70 forts & heritage, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Struppen?

    Bärensteinnadel, about 3 km by road; Kleiner Bärenstein (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Struppen?

    Marienkirche, about 5 km by road; St. Mary's Church (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Struppen?

    Burgruine Wehlen, about 4 km by road; Burg Lilienstein (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Struppen?

    Start in Struppen, visit Burgruine Wehlen, then Bärensteinnadel, then Großer Bärenstein, then Kleiner Bärenstein, then Königstein, and drive back — about 16 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Struppen?

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

    Towns near Struppen

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