Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Places to visit near Westerheim

Westerheim is a town in Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, home to about 2,888 people. Within 50 km by road there are 254 places to visit — 88 forts & heritage, 55 churches, 37 wildlife, forests & gardens and 32 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Schertelshöhle (4 km), Römerstein (7 km) and Laichinger Tiefenhöhle (8 km).

Updated · Distances are road estimates · Open Westerheim on the map

Westerheim, Baden-Württemberg
Westerheim, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Westerheim at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Population
about 2,888
Coordinates
48.5151° N, 9.6242° E
Places within 50 km
254 (254 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Westerheim

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Westerheim: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Westerheim

Things to see near Westerheim, by type

Forts & heritage near Westerheim

100 forts & heritage within 100 km of Westerheim. The closest is Ruine Reußenstein (8 km). Best time: october to february.

All forts & heritage in Baden-Württemberg →

Churches near Westerheim

69 churches within 100 km of Westerheim. The closest is Stiftskirche St. Cyriakus (17 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Stiftskirche St. Cyriakus · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Marienkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Amanduskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Martinskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Stadtkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Martinskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~25 km · Must-see

All churches in Baden-Württemberg →

Wildlife, forests & gardens near Westerheim

40 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Westerheim. The closest is Unter Dem Burz (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

All wildlife, forests & gardens in Baden-Württemberg →

Hill stations & viewpoints near Westerheim

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

  • Römerstein · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Boßler · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Breitenstein · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Sielenwang · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Teckberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Fuchseck · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~18 km · Must-see

All hill stations & viewpoints in Baden-Württemberg →

Caves near Westerheim

23 caves within 100 km of Westerheim. The closest is Schertelshöhle (4 km). Best time: year-round.

All caves in Baden-Württemberg →

Museums near Westerheim

8 museums within 100 km of Westerheim. The closest is Museum Lebenslinien (28 km). Best time: year-round.

All museums in Baden-Württemberg →

A one-day trip from Westerheim

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Westerheim
  2. 4 km Schertelshöhle · cave, Regierungsbezirk Tübingen
  3. 4 km Ruine Reußenstein · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  4. 1 km Neidlinger Wasserfall · waterfall, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  5. 7 km Römerstein · viewpoint, Regierungsbezirk Tübingen
  6. 14 km Laichinger Tiefenhöhle · cave, Regierungsbezirk Tübingen
  7. 8 km Back to Westerheim

Plan a longer trip from Westerheim — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Westerheim

No traveller has reported from around Westerheim yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.

Post an update from the map →

How to reach Westerheim

    All places near Westerheim by distance

    Within 15 km of Westerheim

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Sielenwang · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Falkensteiner Höhle · cave · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Ruine Sulzburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Verena-Beutlins-Loch · cave · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Veronikahöhle · cave · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Heidengraben · fort · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Stiftskirche St. Cyriakus · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Burg Teck · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Teckberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Sibyllenloch · cave · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Fuchseck · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Hohenbol · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Seetalhalde-Galgenberg · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Haarberg - Wasserberg · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Böttental · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Wasserberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Ehemalige Burg Bühringen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Marienkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Ruine Burg Hohenwittlingen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Vögelestal Und Oberes Lontal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Ruine Günzelburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Blauenstein · fort · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Blautopf · cave · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Kloster · fort · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Brillenhöhle · cave · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Ehem. Burg Zillenhart · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Bauerloch · cave · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Schloß Neusteußlingen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Höhnriß-Neuben · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Amanduskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Geißenklösterle · cave · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Burg Oberrommental · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Burgrest Sirgenstein · fort · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Sirgensteinhöhle · cave · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Burg Hohenneuffen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Neuffener Heide · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Hohle Fels · fort · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Burgstelle Tiefenbach · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Burg Hohenurach · fort · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Rohrachtal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~23 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Westerheim by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage88100Ruine Reußenstein (8 km)
    Churches5569Stiftskirche St. Cyriakus (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3740Unter Dem Burz (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3237Römerstein (7 km)
    Caves2123Schertelshöhle (4 km)
    Museums78Museum Lebenslinien (28 km)
    Other attractions45Kloster Adelberg (34 km)
    Parks45Ehemaliges Kloster Obermarchtal (39 km)
    Waterfalls44Neidlinger Wasserfall (8 km)
    Treks11Kornberg - Gruibingen - Wiesensteig (11 km)
    Buddhist sites11Kloster Lorch (40 km)

    Westerheim: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Westerheim?

    Schertelshöhle (cave, about 4 km), Römerstein (viewpoint, about 7 km), Laichinger Tiefenhöhle (cave, about 8 km), Neidlinger Wasserfall (waterfall, about 8 km), Ruine Reußenstein (heritage site, about 8 km), Heimensteinhöhle (cave, about 9 km).

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

    254 places on Spotwander: 88 forts & heritage, 55 churches, 37 wildlife, forests & gardens, 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Westerheim?

    Ruine Reußenstein, about 8 km by road; Burg Mühlhausen (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Westerheim?

    Stiftskirche St. Cyriakus, about 17 km by road; Marienkirche (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Westerheim?

    Unter Dem Burz, about 10 km by road; Kurzer Wasen - Roter Wasen (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Westerheim?

    Start in Westerheim, visit Schertelshöhle, then Ruine Reußenstein, then Neidlinger Wasserfall, then Römerstein, then Laichinger Tiefenhöhle, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Westerheim?

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

    Towns near Westerheim

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