Greiz district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Triptis

Triptis is a town in Greiz district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 4,097 people. Within 50 km by road there are 254 places to visit — 170 churches, 57 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 parks. The must-see places are Burg Triptis (1 km), Dorfkirche Birkhausen (7 km) and Burg Pöllnitz (8 km).

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Triptis, Thuringia
Triptis, Greiz district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Triptis at a glance

Location
Greiz district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 4,097
Coordinates
50.7357° N, 11.8702° E
Places within 50 km
254 (254 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Triptis

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Triptis: 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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Churches near Triptis

190 churches within 100 km of Triptis. The closest is Dorfkirche Birkhausen (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Triptis

62 forts & heritage within 100 km of Triptis. The closest is Burg Triptis (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Triptis

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Triptis. The closest is Dohlenstein (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Dohlenstein · viewpoint · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Walpersberg · viewpoint · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Luftschiff · viewpoint · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Kemenate · viewpoint · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Mönchsberg · viewpoint · Jena · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Fuchsturm · viewpoint · Jena · ~34 km · Must-see

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Parks near Triptis

7 parks within 100 km of Triptis. The closest is Hofwiesenpark (26 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Triptis

7 museums within 100 km of Triptis. The closest is Schillers Gartenhaus (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Triptis

3 caves within 100 km of Triptis. The closest is Kniegrotte (21 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Kniegrotte · cave · Saale-Orla-Kreis · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Ilsenhöhle · cave · Saale-Orla-Kreis · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Feengrotten · cave · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~49 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Triptis

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Triptis
  2. 8 km Burg Pöllnitz · heritage site, Greiz
  3. 5 km Dorfkirche Birkhausen · church, Greiz
  4. 17 km Hospitalkirche Sankt Laurentius · church, Saale-Orla-Kreis
  5. 1 km Burg Arnshaugk · heritage site, Saale-Orla-Kreis
  6. 10 km Burg Triptis · heritage site, Saale-Orla-Kreis
  7. 1 km Back to Triptis

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How to reach Triptis

    All places near Triptis by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Triptis by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches170190Dorfkirche Birkhausen (7 km)
    Forts & heritage5762Burg Triptis (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints911Dohlenstein (25 km)
    Parks67Hofwiesenpark (26 km)
    Museums37Schillers Gartenhaus (36 km)
    Caves33Kniegrotte (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Leutratal Und Cospoth (35 km)
    Other attractions33Theaterhaus (36 km)

    Triptis: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Triptis?

    Burg Triptis (heritage site, about 1 km), Dorfkirche Birkhausen (church, about 7 km), Burg Pöllnitz (heritage site, about 8 km), Burg Arnshaugk (heritage site, about 11 km), Hospitalkirche Sankt Laurentius (church, about 11 km), St. Stephanus Und St. Nikolaus (church, about 12 km).

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

    254 places on Spotwander: 170 churches, 57 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 parks, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Triptis?

    Dorfkirche Birkhausen, about 7 km by road; Hospitalkirche Sankt Laurentius (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Triptis?

    Burg Triptis, about 1 km by road; Burg Pöllnitz (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Triptis?

    Dohlenstein, about 25 km by road; Walpersberg (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Triptis?

    Start in Triptis, visit Burg Pöllnitz, then Dorfkirche Birkhausen, then Hospitalkirche Sankt Laurentius, then Burg Arnshaugk, then Burg Triptis, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Triptis?

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

    Towns near Triptis

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