Evangelische Kirche LotteSchafbergRubbenbruchseeEvangelische KircheRecker MoorJohannes Prassek
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Westerkappeln

Westerkappeln is a town in Regierungsbezirk Münster district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany of about 11,397 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit: 22 churches, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens and 17 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Evangelische Kirche Lotte, Schafberg and Rubbenbruchsee.

52.3167° N, 7.8833° EPop. 11,397

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Within 30 km38 places
Within 50 km91
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Evangelische Kirche Lotte, church near Westerkappeln
Must-see

Evangelische Kirche Lotte

Church · 7 km

Schafberg, viewpoint near Westerkappeln
Must-see

Schafberg

Viewpoint · 9 km

Rubbenbruchsee, lake near Westerkappeln
Must-see

Rubbenbruchsee

Lake · 10 km

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One day from Westerkappeln

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:15 pm

60 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Westerkappeln
  2. Rubbenbruchseelake · 45 min
  3. Evangelische Kirche Lottechurch · 30 min
  4. Evangelische Kirchechurch · 30 min
  5. Schafbergviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Recker Moornature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Westerkappeln
Today’s loopWesterkappelnStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Westerkappeln?

Evangelische Kirche Lotte (church, about 7 km), Schafberg (viewpoint, about 9 km), Rubbenbruchsee (lake, about 10 km), Evangelische Kirche (church, about 12 km), Recker Moor (nature spot, about 14 km), Johannes Prassek (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

91 places on Spotwander: 22 churches, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 forts & heritage, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Westerkappeln?

Evangelische Kirche Lotte, about 7 km by road; Evangelische Kirche (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Westerkappeln?

Recker Moor, about 14 km by road; Osterklee (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Westerkappeln?

Start in Westerkappeln, visit Rubbenbruchsee, then Evangelische Kirche Lotte, then Evangelische Kirche, then Schafberg, then Recker Moor, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.