# Things to see in Herrieden (Germany): 17 places and when to go

> Herrieden is a town in Germany, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (7), History (6), Nature (2). The best known are St. Vitus und Deocar Herrieden, Burg Colmberg and Burgstall Weißenkirchberg. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/herrieden/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Germany · 49.2466, 10.4857
- **Places:** 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/senderismo/) (7) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/historia/) (6) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/naturaleza/) (2) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/montana/) (2) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/espiritual/) (1) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/museos/) (1)
- **Best time:** April to October.
- **Also possible:** November to March.
- **Nearest airport:** MUC Munich, 138 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Herrieden

The places in and around Herrieden, 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.

- [St. Vitus und Deocar Herrieden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/stiftsbasilika/): Church building in Herrieden, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany · 1.8 km
- [Burg Colmberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/burg-colmberg/): Castle · 14 km
- [Burgstall Weißenkirchberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/burgstall-weissenkirchberg/): Cultural heritage monument in Leutershausen, Ansbach, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany · 12 km
- [Deutsches Pinsel- und Bürstenmuseum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/deutsches-pinsel-und-burstenmuseum/): Museum in Bechhofen, Bavaria, Germany · 11 km
- [Grübesberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/grubesberg/): Hill north-west of Grob (Weihenzell), Middle Franconia, Germany · 14 km
- [Scheerweihergebiet bei Schalkhausen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/scheerweihergebiet-bei-schalkhausen/): Nature reserve in Bavaria, Germany · 7.3 km
- [Burg Herrieden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/stadtschloss-herrieden/): Castle · 1.8 km
- [Steinkreuz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/steinkreuz/): Steinkreuz in Weidenbach, Germany · 12 km
- [Ansbach – Herrieden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/ansbach-herrieden/): Hiking · 4.2 km
- [Ansbach – Sommersdorf](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/ansbach-sommersdorf/): Hiking · 5.7 km
- [Aquella](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/aquella/): With kids · 8.5 km
- [Bärenlochhütte DAV](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/barenlochhutte-dav/): Mountains · Hiking · 1.1 km
- [European watershed trail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/europaischer-wasserscheideweg/): Hiking trail in the Franconian Heights, Middle Franconia, Germany · 12 km
- [Grünes Schlüsselloch](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/grunes-schlusselloch/): Hiking trail in Middle Franconia, Germany · 14 km
- [Radlerherberge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/radlerherberge/): Building in Herrieden, Middle Franconia, Germany · 2.6 km
- [Wasserscheideweg Zubringer Dombühl - Schillingsfürst](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/wasserscheideweg-zubringer-dombuhl-schillingsfurst/): Hiking · 14 km
- [Blaustrich](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/weg-nr-037/): Hiking trail in Middle Franconia, Germany · 8.4 km

## When to go to Herrieden

The best time to visit Herrieden 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.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 25 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 53 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 34 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 29 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 06 |
| June | Best time | 16 h |
| July | Best time | 15 h 38 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 12 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 21 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 29 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 50 |
| December | Possible | 8 h |

In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h. In April, 17 of the 17 places are at their best.

When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Herrieden

The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC, Munich), 138 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=49.2466%2C10.4857)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.2466%2C10.4857)

## Other towns nearby

- [Gunzenhausen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/gunzenhausen/): 31 places · 25 km
- [Heilsbronn](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/heilsbronn/): 41 places · 25 km
- [Rothenburg ob der Tauber](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/rothenburg-ob-der-tauber/): 61 places · 27 km
- [Satteldorf](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/satteldorf/): 20 places · 33 km
- [Markt Nordheim](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/markt-nordheim/): 46 places · 38 km
- [Ellwangen (Jagst)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/ellwangen-jagst/): 28 places · 39 km

And all of Germany, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Herrieden?

The best known: [St. Vitus und Deocar Herrieden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/stiftsbasilika/), [Burg Colmberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/burg-colmberg/), [Burgstall Weißenkirchberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/burgstall-weissenkirchberg/), [Deutsches Pinsel- und Bürstenmuseum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/deutsches-pinsel-und-burstenmuseum/), [Grübesberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/grubesberg/). In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Herrieden?

April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h.

### How do you get to Herrieden?

The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC), 138 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.2466%2C10.4857) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Herrieden as the destination and these 17 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.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).