Witzenhausen, ThuringiaSchloss ErmschwerdCastle of LudwigsteinGrüner SeeStürzlieder BergBurg ZiegenbergMühlenstein
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Witzenhausen

Witzenhausen is a town in Landkreis Eichsfeld district, Thuringia, Germany of about 16,055 people. Within 50 km by road there are 185 places to visit: 82 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 forts & heritage and 37 churches. The must-see places are Schloss Ermschwerd, Castle of Ludwigstein and Grüner See.

51.3410° N, 9.8554° EPop. 16,055

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Within 30 km43 places
Within 50 km185
Must-see300
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Schloss Ermschwerd, heritage site near Witzenhausen
Must-see

Schloss Ermschwerd

Heritage site · 4 km · Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Castle of Ludwigstein, heritage site near Witzenhausen
Must-see

Castle of Ludwigstein

Heritage site · 5 km

Grüner See, lake near Witzenhausen
Must-see

Grüner See

Lake · 6 km

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One day from Witzenhausen

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:50 pm

43 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 Witzenhausen
  2. Stürzlieder Bergviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Castle of Ludwigsteinheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Grüner Seelake · 45 min
  5. Mühlensteinviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Burg Ziegenbergheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Witzenhausen
Today’s loopWitzenhausenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Witzenhausen?

Schloss Ermschwerd (heritage site, about 4 km), Castle of Ludwigstein (heritage site, about 5 km), Grüner See (lake, about 6 km), Stürzlieder Berg (viewpoint, about 6 km), Burg Hanstein (heritage site, about 7 km), Burg Ziegenberg (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

185 places on Spotwander: 82 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 forts & heritage, 37 churches, 13 museums, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Witzenhausen?

Stürzlieder Berg, about 6 km by road; Mühlenstein (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Witzenhausen?

Schloss Ermschwerd, about 4 km by road; Castle of Ludwigstein (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Witzenhausen?

Start in Witzenhausen, visit Stürzlieder Berg, then Castle of Ludwigstein, then Grüner See, then Mühlenstein, then Burg Ziegenberg, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.