Lower Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Zeil

Zeil is a town in Lower Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 6,016 people. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit — 53 forts & heritage, 49 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Burgruine Schmachtenberg (1 km), Ritterkapelle (8 km) and Hollacher Berg (8 km).

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

Zeil at a glance

Location
Lower Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 6,016
Coordinates
50.0099° N, 10.5947° E
Places within 50 km
146 (146 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 Zeil

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

121 forts & heritage within 100 km of Zeil. The closest is Burgruine Schmachtenberg (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Zeil

93 churches within 100 km of Zeil. The closest is Ritterkapelle (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Zeil

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Zeil. The closest is Hollacher Berg (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Hollacher Berg · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Großer Knetzberg · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Gangolfsberg · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Nußberg · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Zabelstein · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Vollberg · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~20 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Zeil

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Zeil. The closest is Tretzendorfer Weiher (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Zeil

12 museums within 100 km of Zeil. The closest is Neue Residenz (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Zeil

12 caves within 100 km of Zeil. The closest is Jungfernhöhle (46 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Zeil

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Zeil
  2. 1 km Burgruine Schmachtenberg · heritage site, Lower Franconia
  3. 7 km Schloss Gleisenau · heritage site, Lower Franconia
  4. 13 km Hollacher Berg · viewpoint, Lower Franconia
  5. 3 km Großer Knetzberg · viewpoint, Lower Franconia
  6. 10 km Ritterkapelle · church, Lower Franconia
  7. 8 km Back to Zeil

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How to reach Zeil

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Zeil by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage53121Burgruine Schmachtenberg (1 km)
    Churches4993Ritterkapelle (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1529Hollacher Berg (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1416Tretzendorfer Weiher (10 km)
    Museums612Neue Residenz (30 km)
    Caves112Jungfernhöhle (46 km)
    Other attractions34Kloster Michelsberg (30 km)
    Parks23Landschaftspark Bettenburg (21 km)
    Buddhist sites22Kloster Banz (40 km)
    Temples11Top Of The World (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Froschgrundsee (61 km)
    Waterfalls01Dooser Wasserfall (69 km)

    Zeil: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Zeil?

    Burgruine Schmachtenberg (heritage site, about 1 km), Ritterkapelle (church, about 8 km), Hollacher Berg (viewpoint, about 8 km), Schloss Gleisenau (heritage site, about 8 km), Großer Knetzberg (viewpoint, about 10 km), Burg Königsberg (heritage site, about 10 km).

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

    146 places on Spotwander: 53 forts & heritage, 49 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Zeil?

    Burgruine Schmachtenberg, about 1 km by road; Schloss Gleisenau (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Zeil?

    Ritterkapelle, about 8 km by road; Marienkirche (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Zeil?

    Hollacher Berg, about 8 km by road; Großer Knetzberg (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Zeil?

    Start in Zeil, visit Burgruine Schmachtenberg, then Schloss Gleisenau, then Hollacher Berg, then Großer Knetzberg, then Ritterkapelle, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Zeil?

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

    Towns near Zeil

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