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Things to see in Pelm (Germany): 40 places and when to go
Pelm is a town in Germany, and this site lists 40 places in and around it, mainly Nature (16), Hiking (10), History (8). The best known are Hoher List Observatory, Ernstberg and Nerother Kopf. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 50. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 50.2399, 6.6852
- Places
- 40 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (16) · Hiking (10) · History (8) · Mountains (7) · Wildlife (5) · With kids (3)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- DUS Düsseldorf, 117 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Ernstberg, at 699 m.
What to see in Pelm
The places in and around Pelm, 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.
- Hoher List ObservatoryObservatory15 km
- ErnstbergNature · Mountains6.1 km
- Nerother KopfNature · Mountains7.4 km
- Rockeskyller KopfMountain in Germany1.6 km
- SchartebergNature · Mountains5.4 km
- BurbergNature · Mountains13 km
- Kerpen CastleCastle8.6 km
- DietzenleyMountain in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate4.2 km
- BertradaburgCastle ruin12 km
- KalvarienbergHill in Germany15 km
- Castles of ManderscheidCastle ruin19 km
- PrümscheidMountain in Germany8.1 km
- Burg GerolsteinCastle2.4 km
- EichholzmaarVolcano9.3 km
- Wallender BornNature9.9 km
- Adler- und Wolfspark KasselburgCastle4 m
- Burg DaunCastle11 km
- Volcano Museum, DaunVolcano museum in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany11 km
- Maar MuseumMuseum in Manderscheid, Germany19 km
- MühlsteinhöhleCave in Germany7.4 km
- Ruine DreimühlenCastle11 km
- FreudenkoppeCastle ruin7.5 km
- Eifel TransmitterArchitectural structure5.2 km
- Wildpark DaunWith kids · Wildlife11 km
And the other 16, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Buchenloch, Dauner Maare, Truffvenn bei Burbach, Kalem
- Hiking: Ardennen-Eifel-Rundweg, Eifelsteig, Felsenweg, Hocheifelweg, Karolingerweg, Maas-Rhein-Weg, Schneifelpfad, Ville-Eifel-Weg, Wasserfallweg, Eifelsteig
- Hot springs: Naturfreibad Schalkenmehrener Maar
- With kids: Wild- & Erlebnispark Daun
When to go to Pelm
The best time to visit Pelm 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.
- JanPossible8:17
- FebPossible9:48
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:32
- MayBest time15:13
- JunBest time16:09
- JulBest time15:46
- AugBest time14:17
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:26
- NovPossible8:43
- DecPossible7:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 50. In April, 40 of the 40 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 Pelm
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, Düsseldorf), 117 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
- Büllingen12 places25 km
- Lünebach21 places27 km
- Bitburg17 places32 km
- Klotten180 places36 km
- Bad Münstereifel47 places37 km
- Dernau40 places42 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Pelm?
The best known: Hoher List Observatory, Ernstberg, Nerother Kopf, Rockeskyller Kopf, Scharteberg. In all, 40 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Pelm?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 50.
How do you get to Pelm?
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 117 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Pelm as the destination and these 40 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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