Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Weilersbach

Weilersbach is a town in Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 1,985 people. Within 50 km by road there are 254 places to visit — 111 forts & heritage, 55 churches, 28 hill stations & viewpoints and 18 caves. The must-see places are Vexierkapelle St. Nikolaus (2 km), Jägersburg (3 km) and Kellerberg (5 km).

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

Weilersbach at a glance

Location
Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 1,985
Coordinates
49.7500° N, 11.1167° 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 caves

Top places to visit near Weilersbach

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Forts & heritage near Weilersbach

129 forts & heritage within 100 km of Weilersbach. The closest is Jägersburg (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Weilersbach

70 churches within 100 km of Weilersbach. The closest is Vexierkapelle St. Nikolaus (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Weilersbach

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Weilersbach. The closest is Kellerberg (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kellerberg · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Schlüsselstein · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Hetzleser Berg · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Friesener Warte · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Todsfelder Tal · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Hohler Berg · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~16 km · Must-see

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Caves near Weilersbach

18 caves within 100 km of Weilersbach. The closest is Moggaster Höhle (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Weilersbach

17 museums within 100 km of Weilersbach. The closest is Heimatmuseum (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Weilersbach

13 parks within 100 km of Weilersbach. The closest is Erlebnispark Schloss Thurn (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Weilersbach

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Weilersbach
  2. 2 km Vexierkapelle St. Nikolaus · church, Upper Franconia
  3. 3 km Schloss Pretzfeld · heritage site, Upper Franconia
  4. 7 km Schloss Wiesenthau · heritage site, Upper Franconia
  5. 6 km Kellerberg · viewpoint, Upper Franconia
  6. 3 km Jägersburg · heritage site, Upper Franconia
  7. 3 km Back to Weilersbach

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How to reach Weilersbach

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    Within 15 km of Weilersbach

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Weilersbach by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage111129Jägersburg (3 km)
    Churches5570Vexierkapelle St. Nikolaus (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2830Kellerberg (5 km)
    Caves1818Moggaster Höhle (13 km)
    Museums1517Heimatmuseum (7 km)
    Parks1313Erlebnispark Schloss Thurn (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens711Trockenhänge Um Pottenstein (28 km)
    Other attractions44Martinskirche (7 km)
    Waterfalls22Dooser Wasserfall (18 km)
    Buddhist sites12Kloster (46 km)

    Weilersbach: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Weilersbach?

    Vexierkapelle St. Nikolaus (church, about 2 km), Jägersburg (heritage site, about 3 km), Kellerberg (viewpoint, about 5 km), Schloss Pretzfeld (heritage site, about 5 km), Schloss Wiesenthau (heritage site, about 5 km), Burg Feuerstein (heritage site, about 6 km).

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

    254 places on Spotwander: 111 forts & heritage, 55 churches, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 caves, 15 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Weilersbach?

    Jägersburg, about 3 km by road; Schloss Pretzfeld (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Weilersbach?

    Vexierkapelle St. Nikolaus, about 2 km by road; Marienkapelle (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Weilersbach?

    Kellerberg, about 5 km by road; Schlüsselstein (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Weilersbach?

    Start in Weilersbach, visit Vexierkapelle St. Nikolaus, then Schloss Pretzfeld, then Schloss Wiesenthau, then Kellerberg, then Jägersburg, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Weilersbach?

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

    Towns near Weilersbach

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