Landkreis Emsland district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Werlte

Werlte is a town in Landkreis Emsland district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 9,255 people. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit — 13 churches, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 forts & heritage and 0 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Theikenmeer (6 km), Bockholter Dose (6 km) and Schlingsteine (7 km).

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Werlte, Lower Saxony
Werlte, Landkreis Emsland district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Werlte at a glance

Location
Landkreis Emsland district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 9,255
Coordinates
52.8500° N, 7.6833° E
Places within 50 km
55 (55 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Werlte

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

113 churches within 100 km of Werlte. The closest is St. Prosper Und Ludmilla Kirche (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Werlte

79 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Werlte. The closest is Theikenmeer (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Theikenmeer · sanctuary · Landkreis Emsland · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Bockholter Dose · sanctuary · Landkreis Emsland · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Langelt · sanctuary · Landkreis Emsland · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Molberger Dose · sanctuary · Cloppenburg district · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Großes Tate Meer · sanctuary · Cloppenburg district · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Markatal · sanctuary · Cloppenburg district · ~16 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Werlte

50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Werlte. The closest is Schlingsteine (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Werlte

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Werlte. The closest is Drielaker See (62 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Drielaker See · lake · Oldenburg · ~62 km · Must-see
  • Darnsee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~65 km · Must-see
  • Großes Heiliges Meer · lake · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~69 km · Must-see
  • Erdfallsee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~70 km · Must-see
  • Heideweiher · lake · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~70 km · Must-see
  • Torfmoorsee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~79 km · Must-see

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Parks near Werlte

11 parks within 100 km of Werlte. The closest is Tier Und Freizeitpark Thüle (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Werlte

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Werlte. The closest is Gierenberg (60 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Gierenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Oldenburg · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Signalberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Vechta · ~61 km · Must-see
  • Schafberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~79 km · Must-see
  • Bergeshöveder Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~80 km · Must-see
  • Dielinger Klei · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~80 km · Must-see
  • Birgter Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~82 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Werlte

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Werlte
  2. 12 km Jagdschloss Clemenswerth · heritage site, Landkreis Emsland
  3. 1 km Kurfürsten-Runde - Hümmling-Pfade · trek, Landkreis Emsland
  4. 6 km Theikenmeer · nature spot, Landkreis Emsland
  5. 11 km Bockholter Dose · nature spot, Landkreis Emsland
  6. 2 km Schlingsteine · heritage site, Cloppenburg district
  7. 7 km Back to Werlte

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From travellers near Werlte

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How to reach Werlte

    All places near Werlte by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Werlte by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches13113St. Prosper Und Ludmilla Kirche (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2979Theikenmeer (6 km)
    Forts & heritage950Schlingsteine (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs012Drielaker See (62 km)
    Parks111Tier Und Freizeitpark Thüle (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints011Gierenberg (60 km)
    Museums19Emsland Archäologie Museum (39 km)
    Other attractions15Stift Börstel (28 km)
    Treks13Kurfürsten-Runde - Hümmling-Pfade (12 km)
    Beaches & coast02Schwarzer Leuchtturm (85 km)
    Buddhist sites01Kloster Bentlage (79 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Fatih Moschee (97 km)

    Werlte: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Werlte?

    Theikenmeer (nature spot, about 6 km), Bockholter Dose (nature spot, about 6 km), Schlingsteine (heritage site, about 7 km), Kurfürsten-Runde - Hümmling-Pfade (trek, about 12 km), Jagdschloss Clemenswerth (heritage site, about 12 km), Langelt (nature spot, about 14 km).

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

    55 places on Spotwander: 13 churches, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 forts & heritage, 1 park, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest church to Werlte?

    St. Prosper Und Ludmilla Kirche, about 19 km by road; St. Bartholomäus (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Werlte?

    Theikenmeer, about 6 km by road; Bockholter Dose (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Werlte?

    Schlingsteine, about 7 km by road; Jagdschloss Clemenswerth (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Werlte?

    Start in Werlte, visit Jagdschloss Clemenswerth, then Kurfürsten-Runde - Hümmling-Pfade, then Theikenmeer, then Bockholter Dose, then Schlingsteine, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Werlte?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Werlte

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