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Things to see in Mackenbach (Germany): 34 places and when to go
Mackenbach is a town in Germany, and this site lists 34 places in and around it, mainly Nature (9), Hiking (9), History (8). The best known are Bornberg, Herrmannsberg and Potzberg. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 58. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 49.4714, 7.5842
- Places
- 34 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (9) · Hiking (9) · History (8) · Mountains (6) · With kids (5) · Wildlife (4)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 93 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Potzberg, at 562 m.
What to see in Mackenbach
The places in and around Mackenbach, 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.
- BornbergNature · Mountains10 km
- HerrmannsbergNature · Mountains12 km
- PotzbergMountain in Germany9.3 km
- RemigiusbergMountain in Germany12 km
- SelbergMountain in Germany10.0 km
- Nanstein CastleCastle ruin in Landstuhl, Germany6.9 km
- Kaiserslautern SynagogueSynagogue14 km
- Kaiserslautern ZooGerman Zoo7.0 km
- Old Wolfstein CastleCastle13 km
- New Wolfstein CastleCastle13 km
- Hohenecken CastleCastle11 km
- Kaiserpfalz KaiserslauternCastle14 km
- SprengelburgCastle ruin11 km
- Großer HausbergMountain in Germany8.6 km
- MichelsburgCastle ruin12 km
- Museum Pfalzgalerie KaiserslauternArt museum in Kaiserslautern, Germany14 km
- West Palatine Musicians MuseumMuseum in Germany4 m
- Wildpark PotzbergWith kids · Wildlife9.1 km
- KrausenbruchNature reserve in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany4.8 km
- Magerwiesen am EulenkopfNature reserve in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany4.8 km
- Brauhaus am MarktBrewery14 km
- Freizeitbad AzurWith kids3.1 km
- Kinder Spiel & Spaß FabrikWith kids16 km
- Camino de SantiagoCatholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain12 km
And the other 10, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Pfälzer Waldpfad Zuweg Bremerhof, Pfälzerwald Gelb-Roter Balken, Pfälzerwald Weißes Kreuz, Remigius Wanderweg, Schwarzer Punkt auf weißer Scheibe, Westpfalz-Wanderweg Rotes W (Musikantenland-Wanderweg), Westpfalz-Wanderweg Rotes W (Potzberg-Burg Lichtenberg-Weg), Westpfalz-Wanderweg Schwarzes W (Großer Westpfalz-Wanderweg)
- Hot springs: Sauna- und Kurbad Eberle
- With kids: Waldfreibad Rodenbach
When to go to Mackenbach
The best time to visit Mackenbach is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. 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.
- JanPossible8:23
- FebPossible9:52
- MarPossible11:34
- AprBest time13:29
- MayBest time15:08
- JunBest time16:02
- JulBest time15:40
- AugBest time14:13
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:29
- NovPossible8:48
- DecBest time7:58
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 58. In April, 34 of the 34 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 Mackenbach
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 93 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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Other towns nearby
- Winnweiler24 places22 km
- Homburg29 places23 km
- Kirn66 places37 km
- Hauenstein115 places38 km
- Tholey35 places40 km
- Bad Dürkheim162 places43 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Mackenbach?
The best known: Bornberg, Herrmannsberg, Potzberg, Remigiusberg, Selberg. In all, 34 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Mackenbach?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 58.
How do you get to Mackenbach?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 93 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Mackenbach as the destination and these 34 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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