Local favourite viewpoint · Nevada, California

German Ridge

German Ridge is a viewpoint in Nevada, California.

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German Ridge: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit German Ridge

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach German Ridge — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: 39.31762, -120.34651. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

Places to visit near German Ridge

George R. Stewart Peak · viewpoint · Nevada · ~3 km · Must-see
Donner Peak · viewpoint · Placer · ~4 km · Must-see
Mount Judah · viewpoint · Placer · ~4 km · Must-see
Mount Lincoln · viewpoint · Placer · ~5 km · Must-see
Castle Peak · viewpoint · Nevada · ~7 km · Must-see
Donner Lake · lake · Nevada · ~9 km · Must-see
Anderson Peak · viewpoint · Placer · ~10 km · Must-see
Tinker Knob · viewpoint · Placer · ~12 km · Must-see
Lyon Peak · viewpoint · Placer · ~16 km · Must-see
Mount Lola · viewpoint · Nevada · ~16 km · Must-see
Needle Peak · viewpoint · Placer · ~17 km · Must-see
Independence Lake · lake · Nevada · ~18 km · Must-see
Granite Chief · viewpoint · Placer · ~18 km · Must-see
Sagehen Experimental Forest · sanctuary · Nevada · ~18 km · Must-see
Washeshu Peak · viewpoint · Placer · ~21 km · Must-see
Martis Camp Conservation Easement · viewpoint · Placer · ~22 km · Must-see
Mount Pluto · viewpoint · Placer · ~25 km · Must-see
Granite Chief Wilderness · sanctuary · Placer · ~25 km · Must-see

See everything within a day’s drive of German Ridge

Other hill stations & viewpoints near German Ridge

George R. Stewart Peak · viewpoint · Nevada · ~3 km · Must-see
Donner Peak · viewpoint · Placer · ~4 km · Must-see
Mount Judah · viewpoint · Placer · ~4 km · Must-see
Mount Lincoln · viewpoint · Placer · ~5 km · Must-see
Castle Peak · viewpoint · Nevada · ~7 km · Must-see
Anderson Peak · viewpoint · Placer · ~10 km · Must-see
Tinker Knob · viewpoint · Placer · ~12 km · Must-see
Lyon Peak · viewpoint · Placer · ~16 km · Must-see
Mount Lola · viewpoint · Nevada · ~16 km · Must-see
Needle Peak · viewpoint · Placer · ~17 km · Must-see

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Frequently asked

How is the weather and view today?

No visitor has reported the weather & road status for German Ridge yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

What is the best time to visit German Ridge?

October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

What are the places to visit near German Ridge?

Nearby: George R. Stewart Peak (viewpoint, 3 km), Donner Peak (viewpoint, 4 km), Mount Judah (viewpoint, 4 km), Mount Lincoln (viewpoint, 5 km), Castle Peak (viewpoint, 7 km), Donner Lake (lake, 9 km).