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Things to see in Hermeskeil (Germany): 30 places and when to go
Hermeskeil is a town in Germany, and this site lists 30 places in and around it, mainly Nature (12), Mountains (8), Hiking (8). The best known are Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park, Erbeskopf and Rösterkopf. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 56. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 49.6662, 6.9452
- Places
- 30 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (12) · Mountains (8) · Hiking (8) · History (5) · Wildlife (4) · Museums and art (3)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 123 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Erbeskopf, at 816 m.
What to see in Hermeskeil
The places in and around Hermeskeil, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Hunsrück-Hochwald National ParkNational park in Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland, Germany14 km
- ErbeskopfNature · Mountains13 km
- RösterkopfNature · Mountains8.0 km
- FriedrichskopfMountain in Germany8.3 km
- Hohe WurzelNature · Mountains7.3 km
- Hillfort of OtzenhausenAncient Celtic fortification6.6 km
- Flugausstellung Peter JuniorAviation museum2.4 km
- Mückenborn-BergMountain in Germany10 km
- RuppelsteinNature · Mountains9.1 km
- SandkopfNature · Mountains6.0 km
- TeufelskopfNature · Mountains12 km
- VorkastellHistory11 km
- Burg GrimburgCastle8.5 km
- DampflokmuseumMuseum in Germany1.4 km
- Eidenbruch bei GusenburgNature reserve in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany5.7 km
- Feuerwehrmuseum HermeskeilMuseum in Germany1.2 km
- Roman graves WadernArchaeological site in Germany9.9 km
- Keller Mulde mit Leh- und Rothbachtal, mit Laberg und GrammertNature reserve in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany11 km
- WadrilltalNature reserve in Wadern, Saarland, Germany13 km
- Die ViezgarageWinery5.6 km
- FelsenbergrundeHiking8.2 km
- Großer RundwanderwegHiking10 km
- Landgasthof Alt BirkenfeldHistory16 km
- North South Trail, Section Erbeskopf - SaarschleifeHiking11 km
And the other 6, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Via Sancti Martini HW-39-10 Morbach - Börfink, Via Sancti Martini HW-39-11 Börfink - Nonnweiler, Via Sancti Martini HW-39-12 Nonnweiler - Hermeskeil, Via Sancti Martini HW-39-13 Hermeskeil - Reinsfeld, Via Sancti Martini HW-39-14 Reinsfeld - Riveris
- Food and drink: Weinhaus & Brennerei Kiebel
When to go to Hermeskeil
The best time to visit Hermeskeil is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:22
- FebPossible9:51
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:30
- MayBest time15:09
- JunBest time16:04
- JulBest time15:41
- AugBest time14:14
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:28
- NovPossible8:47
- DecPossible7:56
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 56. In April, 30 of the 30 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Hermeskeil
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 123 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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- Perl94 places42 km
- Bitburg17 places46 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Hermeskeil?
The best known: Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park, Erbeskopf, Rösterkopf, Friedrichskopf, Hohe Wurzel. In all, 30 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Hermeskeil?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 56.
How do you get to Hermeskeil?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 123 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Hermeskeil as the destination and these 30 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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