Landkreis Nordhausen district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Zorge

Zorge is a town in Landkreis Nordhausen district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 1,230 people. Within 50 km by road there are 261 places to visit — 105 hill stations & viewpoints, 63 churches, 47 forts & heritage and 11 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Jagdkopf (2 km), Großer Ehrenberg (5 km) and St. Katharina (7 km).

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Zorge at a glance

Location
Landkreis Nordhausen district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 1,230
Coordinates
51.6333° N, 10.6333° E
Places within 50 km
261 (261 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Zorge

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Zorge: 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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Things to see near Zorge, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Zorge

106 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Zorge. The closest is Jagdkopf (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Jagdkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Großer Ehrenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Stöberhai · viewpoint · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Ravensberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Hasselkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Netzberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~13 km · Must-see

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Churches near Zorge

78 churches within 100 km of Zorge. The closest is St. Katharina (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Zorge

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Zorge. The closest is Mittelwerk (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Zorge

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Zorge. The closest is Kramershai (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Zorge

10 caves within 100 km of Zorge. The closest is Unicorn Cave (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Zorge

8 museums within 100 km of Zorge. The closest is Harzmuseum (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Zorge

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Zorge
  2. 2 km Jagdkopf · viewpoint, Landkreis Nordhausen
  3. 7 km Ravensberg · viewpoint, Landkreis Eichsfeld
  4. 5 km Stöberhai · viewpoint, Landkreis Nordhausen
  5. 12 km Großer Ehrenberg · viewpoint, Landkreis Nordhausen
  6. 4 km St. Katharina · church, Landkreis Nordhausen
  7. 7 km Back to Zorge

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How to reach Zorge

    All places near Zorge by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Scherstorklippen · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Mittelwerk · fort · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Barenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Kleiner Winterberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Wurmberg · sanctuary · Landkreis Harz · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Großer Winterberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Gropenbornskopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Poppenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~18 km · Must-see
    • St. Johannis · church · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Großer Knollen · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~18 km · Must-see
    • St. Juliana · church · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Achtermannshöhe · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Ruine Königsburg · fort · Landkreis Harz · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Kleiner Knollen · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Eichelkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Sonnenberger Graben · fort · Landkreis Goslar · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Pagelsburg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~19 km · Must-see
    • St. Nicolai · church · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Breitentalskopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Königshütter Wasserfall · waterfall · Landkreis Harz · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Adlersberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Bockberg · sanctuary · Landkreis Harz · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Hohnstein · fort · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Unicorn Cave · cave · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Sonnenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Erdbeerkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Großer Wurzelnberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Kloppstert · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Trudenstein · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~20 km · Must-see
    • St. Laurentius · church · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~20 km · Must-see
    • St. Georg · church · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Höxterberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Oderteich · lake · Landkreis Harz · ~20 km · Must-see
    • St. Michaelis · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Eckerloch · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Fissenkenkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Kleiner Wurzelnberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Heinrichsburg · fort · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Leistenklippe · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Heinrichshöhe · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~22 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Zorge by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints105106Jagdkopf (2 km)
    Churches6378St. Katharina (7 km)
    Forts & heritage4760Mittelwerk (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1116Kramershai (15 km)
    Caves910Unicorn Cave (20 km)
    Museums78Harzmuseum (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs66Silberteich (13 km)
    Parks55Kräuterpark Altenau (28 km)
    Waterfalls44Königshütter Wasserfall (19 km)
    Other attractions33Kaiserturm (28 km)
    Treks11Herzogstour Blankenburg (Harz) (33 km)

    Zorge: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Zorge?

    Jagdkopf (viewpoint, about 2 km), Großer Ehrenberg (viewpoint, about 5 km), St. Katharina (church, about 7 km), Stöberhai (viewpoint, about 8 km), Ravensberg (viewpoint, about 9 km), St. Andreas (church, about 10 km).

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

    261 places on Spotwander: 105 hill stations & viewpoints, 63 churches, 47 forts & heritage, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Zorge?

    Jagdkopf, about 2 km by road; Großer Ehrenberg (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Zorge?

    St. Katharina, about 7 km by road; St. Andreas (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Zorge?

    Mittelwerk, about 17 km by road; Ruine Königsburg (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Zorge?

    Start in Zorge, visit Jagdkopf, then Ravensberg, then Stöberhai, then Großer Ehrenberg, then St. Katharina, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Zorge?

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

    Towns near Zorge

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