Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Thierstein

Thierstein is a town in Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 1,278 people. Within 50 km by road there are 108 places to visit — 29 forts & heritage, 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 churches and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are European Long Distance Path E6, Germany, Hessen (5 km), Porzellanikon (12 km) and Kohlberg (12 km).

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Thierstein, Bavaria
Thierstein, Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Thierstein at a glance

Location
Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 1,278
Coordinates
50.1064° N, 12.1020° E
Places within 50 km
108 (108 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

Top places to visit near Thierstein

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Forts & heritage near Thierstein

88 forts & heritage within 100 km of Thierstein. The closest is Zámek Libá (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Thierstein

81 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Thierstein. The closest is Kohlberg (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Thierstein

68 churches within 100 km of Thierstein. The closest is St. Jakobus (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Thierstein

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Thierstein. The closest is Ruhberg Südlich Arzberg (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Thierstein

10 museums within 100 km of Thierstein. The closest is Porzellanikon (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Thierstein

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Thierstein. The closest is Weißenstädter See (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Thierstein

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Thierstein
  2. 5 km European Long Distance Path E6, Germany, Hessen · trek, Upper Franconia
  3. 13 km Großer Kornberg · viewpoint, Saxony
  4. 8 km Porzellanikon · museum, Saxony
  5. 14 km Zámek Libá · heritage site, Cheb
  6. 12 km Kohlberg · viewpoint, Saxony
  7. 12 km Back to Thierstein

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How to reach Thierstein

    All places near Thierstein by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Thierstein by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2988Zámek Libá (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3481Kohlberg (12 km)
    Churches2068St. Jakobus (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens830Ruhberg Südlich Arzberg (16 km)
    Museums610Porzellanikon (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs58Weißenstädter See (20 km)
    Caves04Sophienhöhle (76 km)
    Treks33European Long Distance Path E6, Germany, Hessen (5 km)
    Parks12Landschaftsgarten (16 km)
    Other attractions11Zaniklý Klášter Milosrdných Sester (24 km)
    Buddhist sites11Buddhistisches Waldkloster Muttodaya (41 km)

    Thierstein: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Thierstein?

    European Long Distance Path E6, Germany, Hessen (trek, about 5 km), Porzellanikon (museum, about 12 km), Kohlberg (viewpoint, about 12 km), Zámek Libá (heritage site, about 12 km), Großer Kornberg (viewpoint, about 13 km), Ruine Katharinenberg in Wunsiedel (viewpoint, about 13 km).

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

    108 places on Spotwander: 29 forts & heritage, 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 churches, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Thierstein?

    Zámek Libá, about 12 km by road; Epprechtstein Labyrinth (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Thierstein?

    Kohlberg, about 12 km by road; Großer Kornberg (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Thierstein?

    St. Jakobus, about 19 km by road; Dorfkirche (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Thierstein?

    Start in Thierstein, visit European Long Distance Path E6, Germany, Hessen, then Großer Kornberg, then Porzellanikon, then Zámek Libá, then Kohlberg, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Thierstein?

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

    Towns near Thierstein

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