Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag district, Styria, Austria

Places to visit near Veitsch

Veitsch is a town in Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag district, Styria, Austria, home to about 360 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit — 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage, 14 churches and 6 caves. The must-see places are Burgruine Lichtenegg (7 km), Troiseck (8 km) and Schloss Feistritz (8 km).

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Veitsch, Styria
Veitsch, Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag district, Styria, Austria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Veitsch at a glance

Location
Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag district, Styria, Austria
Population
about 360
Coordinates
47.5782° N, 15.4945° E
Places within 50 km
91 (91 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 and caves

Top places to visit near Veitsch

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Veitsch: 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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Things to see near Veitsch, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Veitsch

108 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Veitsch. The closest is Troiseck (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Troiseck · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Mürztal · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Hohe Veitsch · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Großer Wildkamm · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Oberes Mürztal · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Niederalpl Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~18 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Veitsch

77 forts & heritage within 100 km of Veitsch. The closest is Burgruine Lichtenegg (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Veitsch

56 churches within 100 km of Veitsch. The closest is Münster Neuberg (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Veitsch

28 caves within 100 km of Veitsch. The closest is Rettenwandhöhle (27 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Rettenwandhöhle · cave · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Hohlensteinhöhle · cave · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Drachenhöhle · cave · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Katerloch · cave · Bezirk Weiz · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Grasslhöhle · cave · Bezirk Weiz · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Repolusthöhle · cave · Bezirk Graz-Umgebung · ~50 km · Must-see

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Museums near Veitsch

7 museums within 100 km of Veitsch. The closest is KUZ (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Veitsch

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Veitsch. The closest is Naturpark Pöllauer Tal (48 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Veitsch

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Veitsch
  2. 13 km Hohe Veitsch · viewpoint, Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag
  3. 13 km Troiseck · viewpoint, Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag
  4. 8 km Mürztal · viewpoint, Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag
  5. 3 km Burgruine Lichtenegg · heritage site, Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag
  6. 10 km Schloss Feistritz · heritage site, Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag
  7. 8 km Back to Veitsch

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From travellers near Veitsch

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How to reach Veitsch

    All places near Veitsch by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • KUZ · museum · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Rettenwandhöhle · cave · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Lahnsattel (Pass) · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Dreimarkstein · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Stuhleck · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Pfaffensattelhöhle · viewpoint · Bezirk Weiz · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Hochlantsch · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Karl Morre · fort · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Landskron · fort · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Schüsserlbrunn · church · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Heiligen Geist Kirche · church · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Minoritenkirche Maria Im Walde · church · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Kornmesserhaus · attraction · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Stadtpfarrkirche Mariä Geburt · church · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Eiserner Brunnen · attraction · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Plankogel · viewpoint · Bezirk Weiz · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Basilika Mariazell · church · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Semmering - Dürrgraben · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Karlhochkogel · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Hohlensteinhöhle · cave · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Mariazeller Heimathaus · museum · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Carolus-Denkmal · fort · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Bürgeralpe · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Hochschwab · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Bärenschützklamm · waterfall · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Madereck · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Höllental · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Rote Wand · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Stangenwand · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Kloster Maria Schutz (Schottwien) · church · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Röthelstein · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Hochanger · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Drachenhöhle · cave · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Gschaidberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Weiz · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Pommesberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Weiz · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Messnerin · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Zellerrain Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Schiffall · viewpoint · Bezirk Graz-Umgebung · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Frondsberg · fort · Bezirk Weiz · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Pribitz · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~41 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Veitsch by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints49108Troiseck (8 km)
    Forts & heritage1277Burgruine Lichtenegg (7 km)
    Churches1456Münster Neuberg (14 km)
    Caves628Rettenwandhöhle (27 km)
    Museums37KUZ (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Naturpark Pöllauer Tal (48 km)
    Other attractions45Kornmesserhaus (31 km)
    Treks12Preiner Gscheid - Helenenquelle - Waxriegelhaus (25 km)
    Waterfalls12Bärenschützklamm (34 km)
    Parks02Stadtpark (70 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Leopoldsteinersee (60 km)

    Veitsch: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Veitsch?

    Burgruine Lichtenegg (heritage site, about 7 km), Troiseck (viewpoint, about 8 km), Schloss Feistritz (heritage site, about 8 km), Mürztal (viewpoint, about 9 km), Hohe Veitsch (viewpoint, about 13 km), Münster Neuberg (church, about 14 km).

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

    91 places on Spotwander: 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 6 caves, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Veitsch?

    Troiseck, about 8 km by road; Mürztal (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Veitsch?

    Burgruine Lichtenegg, about 7 km by road; Schloss Feistritz (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Veitsch?

    Münster Neuberg, about 14 km by road; Johann-Nepomuk-Kapelle (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Veitsch?

    Start in Veitsch, visit Hohe Veitsch, then Troiseck, then Mürztal, then Burgruine Lichtenegg, then Schloss Feistritz, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Veitsch?

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

    Towns near Veitsch

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