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Wolkenstein

Wolkenstein is a town in Erzgebirgskreis district, Saxony, Germany of about 4,359 people. Within 50 km by road there are 180 places to visit: 72 hill stations & viewpoints, 59 churches and 25 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Brüderhöhe, Wehrkirche Großrückerswalde and Burg Scharfenstein.

50.6555° N, 13.0713° EPop. 4,359

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Within 30 km71 places
Within 50 km180
Must-see298
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Wolkenstein

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:09 pm

46 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 Wolkenstein
  2. Burg Scharfensteinheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Pilzhübelviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Lauterbacher Knochenviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Brüderhöheviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Evang.-Luth Kirchechurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Wolkenstein
Today’s loopWolkensteinStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Wolkenstein?

Brüderhöhe (viewpoint, about 5 km), Wehrkirche Großrückerswalde (church, about 6 km), Burg Scharfenstein (heritage site, about 7 km), Stadtkirche "St. Marien" (church, about 8 km), Evang.-Luth Kirche (church, about 9 km), Lauterbacher Knochen (viewpoint, about 10 km).

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

180 places on Spotwander: 72 hill stations & viewpoints, 59 churches, 25 forts & heritage, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Wolkenstein?

Brüderhöhe, about 5 km by road; Lauterbacher Knochen (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Wolkenstein?

Wehrkirche Großrückerswalde, about 6 km by road; Stadtkirche "St. Marien" (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Wolkenstein?

Start in Wolkenstein, visit Burg Scharfenstein, then Pilzhübel, then Lauterbacher Knochen, then Brüderhöhe, then Evang.-Luth Kirche, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.