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| Beerfelden | ||
| federal state | Hesse | |
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| Residents | 6.399 (2015) | |
| height | 415 m, 421 m | |
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Beerfelden is a district of south hessian city Oberzent, which arose on January 1, 2018 from the merger of the city of Beerfelden with the communities of Hesseneck, Rothenberg and Sensbachtal
background
Districts
The following districts outside of the city belong to the city of Beerfelden:
- 1 Airlenbach, located about 3 km west of Beerfelden. 2 Etzean in, about 2 km north of Beerfelden. 3 Hawk buttocks , located about 2 km west of Beerfelden. 4 Gammelsbach , located about 3 km south of Beerfelden.
- 5 Hetzbach, located about 3 km north of Beerfelden. 6 Olfen, about 7 km west of Beerfelden.
Neighboring communities
- The community w: Hesseneck is located in the southern Odenwald. The community w: Rothenberg is a village at high altitude in the southern Odenwald. The community w: Sensbachtal consists of the individual locations Obersensbach, Untersensbach and Hebstahl. Each district has only a few hundred inhabitants. Agriculture and forestry are a major source of income. So if you are looking for peace and relaxation in a rural seclusion, this is the right place for you.
getting there
By plane
- The airport Frankfurt
(IATA: FRA) is about 80 km northwest of the city.
By train
The nearest rail connections are in about 20 km away Hirschhorn (Neckar) and in Eberbach, approx. 16 km
With the leisure bus
NaTourBuses with bicycle trailers - from the Neckar through the Odenwald to the Main] Line 40N / 50N: Eberbach - Beerfelden - Erbach (Odenwald) - Michelstadt - Eulbach - Amorbach - Miltenberg in both directions every 2 hours, from April to the end of October 2011 on weekends and public holidays.
In the street
Beerfelden can be reached via the B45 and some country roads.
By bicycle
- The city lies on the Hessian long-distance cycle route R4
By boat
Of course, Beerfelden cannot be reached by boat in the Odenwald. In Hirschorn, 10 km away, there are excursion boats on the Neckar.
mobility
Beerfelden is a small town with 6500 inhabitants, so most errands can be done on foot.
Tourist Attractions
- The gruesomely beautiful one 1 Beerfeld gallows is located at the western end of the village on a hill on the country road between Beerfelden and Airlenbach. According to the plaque, this is it Three-sleeper gallows Erected around 1500, renewed in 1597 and is the best preserved of its kind in Germany. The last execution took place in 1804, a gypsy woman for stealing a chicken and 2 loaves of bread, the plaque also reports.
- The 2 Twelve-tube fountain in the city center below the market square the drinking water supply was used until the end of the 19th century.
- The natural monument 3 Thick oak near Airlenbach . It is located directly on the country road that leads from Beerfelden to Olfen / Afolterbach. The age of this now largely dead fossil is estimated to be 800 to 1000 years. It can be assumed that this tree with a trunk circumference of 6.80 m was once one of the mightiest trees in Central Europe.
- The 4 Himbächel Viaduct north of Hetzbach is next to the Krähberg tunnel the most important structure of the Odenwaldbahn between Darmstadt and Eberbach. The viaduct was built between May 1880 and November 1881 as sandstone masonry. The stones were of good quality from nearby quarries. The viaduct is clearly visible from the B45. You can turn off the B45 directly at the viaduct and stop your vehicle under the viaduct.
activities
- Mountain biking in Bikepark Beerfelden.
- Hiking in the Odenwald
- In winter cross-country skiing on the heights of the Odenwald. However, the Odenwald is not absolutely snow-reliable, so the snow depths can be obtained by calling Tel. 06068 / 9303-41 should be asked.
shop
Shops for daily needs are in town. In addition, there is a weekly market on the market square every Friday from 2pm to 6pm.
kitchen
An overview of the gastronomic establishments in Beerfelden with its districts can be found on the Beerfelden website.
nightlife
accommodation
An accommodation directory with booking options can be found on the city of Beerfelden's website. Hotels, pensions, private rooms and holiday apartments are available in Beerfelden as well as in the surrounding area.
Learn
There are two primary schools and one comprehensive school in Beerfelden.
Work
security
health
Practical advice
trips
- At the lower reaches of the Neckars to Hirschhorn (Neckar), Eberbach or Heidelberg.
- To Michelstadt with the old town hall
- To the 5 Marbach reservoir
literature
Web links
- http://www.beerfelden.de - Official website of Beerfelden
