Lower Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Werneck

Werneck is a town in Lower Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 10,673 people. Within 50 km by road there are 78 places to visit — 25 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints and 13 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Spitalholz Bei Gochsheim (15 km), Altes Rathaus (15 km) and Museum Georg Schäfer (15 km).

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Werneck, Bavaria
Werneck, Lower Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Werneck at a glance

Location
Lower Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 10,673
Coordinates
49.9820° N, 10.0988° E
Places within 50 km
78 (78 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 Werneck

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

92 forts & heritage within 100 km of Werneck. The closest is Konstitutionssäule (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Werneck

86 churches within 100 km of Werneck. The closest is St. Salvator (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Werneck

74 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Werneck. The closest is Zabelstein (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Zabelstein · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Vollberg · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Nußberg · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Gangolfsberg · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Großer Knetzberg · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Hollacher Berg · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~41 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Werneck

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Werneck. The closest is Spitalholz Bei Gochsheim (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Werneck

11 museums within 100 km of Werneck. The closest is Museum Georg Schäfer (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Werneck

3 parks within 100 km of Werneck. The closest is Wildpark An Den Eichen (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Werneck

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Werneck
  2. 15 km Christuskirche · church, Lower Franconia
  3. 2 km St. Salvator · church, Lower Franconia
  4. 1 km Museum Georg Schäfer · museum, Lower Franconia
  5. 3 km Spitalholz Bei Gochsheim · nature spot, Lower Franconia
  6. 6 km Riedholz Und Grettstädter Wiesen · nature spot, Lower Franconia
  7. 16 km Back to Werneck

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How to reach Werneck

    All places near Werneck by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Werneck by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2592Konstitutionssäule (16 km)
    Churches2086St. Salvator (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1174Zabelstein (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1321Spitalholz Bei Gochsheim (15 km)
    Museums511Museum Georg Schäfer (15 km)
    Other attractions15Altes Rathaus (15 km)
    Parks23Wildpark An Den Eichen (17 km)
    Buddhist sites02Kloster Schwarzenberg (55 km)
    Temples11Top Of The World (43 km)
    Treks01Milseburgweg (81 km)
    Caves01Jungfernhöhle (89 km)

    Werneck: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Werneck?

    Spitalholz Bei Gochsheim (nature spot, about 15 km), Altes Rathaus (attraction, about 15 km), Museum Georg Schäfer (museum, about 15 km), St. Salvator (church, about 15 km), Christuskirche (church, about 15 km), Riedholz Und Grettstädter Wiesen (nature spot, about 16 km).

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

    78 places on Spotwander: 25 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Werneck?

    Konstitutionssäule, about 16 km by road; Unteres Tor (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Werneck?

    St. Salvator, about 15 km by road; Christuskirche (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Werneck?

    Zabelstein, about 32 km by road; Vollberg (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Werneck?

    Start in Werneck, visit Christuskirche, then St. Salvator, then Museum Georg Schäfer, then Spitalholz Bei Gochsheim, then Riedholz Und Grettstädter Wiesen, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Werneck?

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

    Towns near Werneck

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