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Things to see in Rettert (Germany): 36 places and when to go
Rettert is a town in Germany, and this site lists 36 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (16), History (7), Nature (7). The best known are Schaumburg Castle, Rhineland-Palatinate, Nassau Castle and Grauer 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 · 50.2326, 7.9406
- Places
- 36 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (16) · History (7) · Nature (7) · Food and drink (5) · Mountains (4) · Wildlife (3)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 50 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mappershainer Kopf, at 548 m.
What to see in Rettert
The places in and around Rettert, 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.
- Schaumburg Castle, Rhineland-PalatinateCastle in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany12 km
- Nassau CastleCastle in Nassau, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany14 km
- Grauer KopfNature · Mountains2.4 km
- Schönau AbbeyMonastery in Germany11 km
- Mappershainer KopfMountain in Germany7.5 km
- Laurenburg CastleCastle in Hesse, Germany11 km
- Hohlenfels CastleCastle in Mudershausen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany9.1 km
- Schwalbach CastleCastle in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany12 km
- Klosterruine BrunnenburgArchaeological site9.1 km
- Castra of HolzhausenRoman fort2.0 km
- ErgensteinMountain in Germany9.1 km
- RingmauerMountain in Germany2.1 km
- Gabelstein-HoellochNature reserve in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany11 km
- HohlenfelsbachtalNature reserve in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany9.0 km
- Scheiderwald bei HennethalNature reserve in Hesse, Germany12 km
- Aarschleife Freistaat FlaschenhalsHiking5.8 km
- Aarschleife HöhenluftHiking14 km
- Aarschleife Hohensteiner BurggeflüsterHiking8.7 km
- Brennerei Karl-Holger HöhlerDistillery9.7 km
- European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Reinland-Pfalz (region Taunus West)Hiking7.3 km
- Hessenweg 1 (Etappen 1+2)Hiking13 km
- Hessenweg 1 (Etappen 3+4)Hiking8.3 km
- historische Whisky-Destillerie GemmerDistillery2 m
- Lahn-CaminoHiking trail in Germany12 km
And the other 12, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Lahnwanderweg - 17. Etappe Balduinstein-Obernhof, Lahnwanderweg - 17. Etappe Goethepunkt / Obernhof - Alternativroute ohne Kletterpassagen, Rhein-Taunus-Klub Gelber Balken, Taunusklub Route 002 | Lahnhöhenweg (West), Taunusklub Route 106, Taunusklub Route 107, Taunusklub Route 109, Wanderweg Rote Raute, Wanderweg Rotes Kreuz
- Food and drink: Nassauische Privatbrauerei Hahnstätten, Schauferts court brewery, Weinschänke in der Borngass
When to go to Rettert
The best time to visit Rettert 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, 36 of the 36 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 Rettert
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 50 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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And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Rettert?
The best known: Schaumburg Castle, Rhineland-Palatinate, Nassau Castle, Grauer Kopf, Schönau Abbey, Mappershainer Kopf. In all, 36 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Rettert?
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 Rettert?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 50 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Rettert as the destination and these 36 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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