Outdoors
Scenic viewpoints near New Braunfels
5 named scenic viewpoints within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Scenic viewpoints within 37 mi
5
Closest
13.4 mi
Purgatory Creek Overlook
Map
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All scenic viewpoints, nearest first
- 13.4miPurgatory Creek Overlook
- 17.4miComanche Lookout Tower
- 24.1miGuadalupe River Overlook
- 26.5miSalado Creek Overlook
- 27.5miTreetop Overlook
Straight-line distance from the center of New Braunfels; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Views are clearest and warmest in the hour after sunrise and before sunset; haze builds through the afternoon.
Cliff edges crumble, especially after rain. Keep kids and dogs back from unfenced drop-offs.
Some overlooks sit on park roads that close at dusk or in winter.
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Questions
What is the closest scenic viewpoint to New Braunfels?
Purgatory Creek Overlook, about 13.4 miles from the center of New Braunfels.
How many scenic viewpoints are near New Braunfels?
5 named scenic viewpoints are within 37 miles.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.