Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Weiden

Weiden is a town in Bavaria, Germany, home to about 42,550 people. Within 50 km by road there are 42 places to visit — 8 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches and 7 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Geissleite (7 km), Dorfkirche St. Josef Massenricht (22 km) and Entenbühl (25 km).

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Weiden, Bavaria
Weiden, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Weiden at a glance

Location
Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 42,550
Coordinates
49.6768° N, 12.1561° E
Places within 50 km
42 (42 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 Weiden

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

119 forts & heritage within 100 km of Weiden. The closest is Castle Weihersberg (26 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Castle Weihersberg · fort · Upper Palatinate · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Miega · fort · Upper Palatinate · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Dagestein · fort · Upper Palatinate · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Vilstor · fort · Upper Palatinate · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Stadtbrille · fort · Upper Palatinate · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Kurfürstliches Schloss · fort · Upper Palatinate · ~42 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Weiden

55 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Weiden. The closest is Geissleite (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Geissleite · viewpoint · Saxony · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Entenbühl · viewpoint · Saxony · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Monte Kaolino · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Platte · viewpoint · Saxony · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Rauher Kulm · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Armesberg · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~35 km · Must-see

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Churches near Weiden

44 churches within 100 km of Weiden. The closest is Dorfkirche St. Josef Massenricht (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Weiden

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Weiden. The closest is Pavlova Huť Nature Reserve (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Weiden

19 caves within 100 km of Weiden. The closest is Osterhöhle (49 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Weiden

12 museums within 100 km of Weiden. The closest is Stadtmuseum Amberg (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Weiden

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 129 km on the road.

  1. Start in Weiden
  2. 7 km Geissleite · viewpoint, Saxony
  3. 18 km Entenbühl · viewpoint, Saxony
  4. 43 km Castle Weihersberg · heritage site, Upper Palatinate
  5. 26 km Dorfkirche St. Josef Massenricht · church, Upper Palatinate
  6. 9 km Monte Kaolino · viewpoint, Upper Palatinate
  7. 26 km Back to Weiden

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How to reach Weiden

    All places near Weiden by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Weiden by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage8119Castle Weihersberg (26 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1155Geissleite (7 km)
    Churches844Dorfkirche St. Josef Massenricht (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens729Pavlova Huť Nature Reserve (31 km)
    Caves119Osterhöhle (49 km)
    Museums212Stadtmuseum Amberg (42 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs210Murner See (46 km)
    Other attractions24Synagoge Amberg (42 km)
    Treks03Königsheideweg (55 km)
    Waterfalls02Dooser Wasserfall (79 km)
    Parks11Landschaftsgarten (49 km)
    Buddhist sites01Buddhistisches Waldkloster Muttodaya (78 km)

    Weiden: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Weiden?

    Geissleite (viewpoint, about 7 km), Dorfkirche St. Josef Massenricht (church, about 22 km), Entenbühl (viewpoint, about 25 km), Castle Weihersberg (heritage site, about 26 km), Monte Kaolino (viewpoint, about 26 km), St. Johannes Baptist (church, about 28 km).

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

    42 places on Spotwander: 8 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest fort to Weiden?

    Castle Weihersberg, about 26 km by road; Miega (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Weiden?

    Geissleite, about 7 km by road; Entenbühl (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Weiden?

    Dorfkirche St. Josef Massenricht, about 22 km by road; St. Johannes Baptist (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Weiden?

    Start in Weiden, visit Geissleite, then Entenbühl, then Castle Weihersberg, then Dorfkirche St. Josef Massenricht, then Monte Kaolino, and drive back — about 129 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Weiden?

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

    Towns near Weiden

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