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| Erlensee | ||
| federal state | Hesse | |
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| Residents | 14.899 (2019) | |
| height | 110 m | |
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Erlensee is a city in Main-Kinzig district in South Hesse.
background
In 1970 the communities of Langendiebach and Rückingen merged, the newly created community was named after the Erlensee located in the Langendiebach district. Erlensee has had city rights since 1972. The administrative headquarters are in the Langendiebach district.
getting there
By plane
By train
The nearest (long-distance) train station is the Hauptbahnhof in Hanau, from there the bus continues.
The train station is even closer Rodenbach, but there is no bus connection from there, you have to walk. But that is quite possible because there is a footpath next to the road on the route, the route can also be mastered without any problems, even if you are not completely inexperienced.
By bus
The journey usually takes place from Hanau main station with lines 564 and 565, which cross the local area.
In the street
Erlensee is about the connection points 
37 Erlensee at the 
and 42 Langenselbolder triangle on the 
to be reached by car.
By bicycle
The runs through Erlensee Hessian long-distance cycle route R3 as well as the BahnRadweg Hessen.
mobility
Map of Erlensee
In Erlensee there is a citizen bus that runs through both parts of the city. A single trip costs € 1, and anyone who has an RMV season ticket can also use it on the citizens' bus. However, the place is so small that most destinations are within walking distance anyway.
Tourist Attractions
Churches
- 1 Evangelical Church Rückingen, Hauptstrasse 27, 63526 Erlensee. The Protestant church in Rückingen dates back to 1901 and replaces an older chapel nearby, of which nothing has survived today.
Castles and Palaces
- 2 Rückingen moated castle, At the Wasserburg 20, 63526 Erlensee. The moated castle is the oldest surviving structure in Rückingen. It was first mentioned in 1248 and was the seat of the local princes. Despite being destroyed several times, the main building and the curtain wall have largely been preserved, only the originally existing moat has recently been filled. The local history association with a small local museum is located in the moated castle.
- 3 Castle, Hauptstrasse 39, 63526 Erlensee. The little castle is the remnant of what was once a large manor. The local princes had this built after they were forbidden by the King of the Holy Roman Empire from owning a palace or castle. Structurally, there are actually two buildings: the western building with the striking stair tower is owned by the city and is used by associations, the eastern building (Brückenstraße 38) houses a primary school. The only other remaining building is the Zehntscheune (Brückenstraße 55a).
Buildings
- 4 Roman bath. In Rückingen there was an important Roman fort to secure the Limes in antiquity. The ruins of the associated Roman baths were discovered during excavations, were uncovered and can be viewed and entered today. They are embedded in a large playground area that should be a lot of fun, especially for younger travelers.
- Of the Local fortification Langendiebach only two defense towers are left today (5 Northern defense tower, 6 Southern defense tower) They probably date from the 15th century and served to protect the place on the border of the Isenburg county. Occasionally, remains of the old town wall are found during excavations, but a systematic archaeological investigation has not yet taken place.
Museums
- The Local museum is located in the historic moated castle from the 13th century. Opening times by telephone arrangement, Tel. 06183/3849.
Parks
- 7 Bird sanctuary. Not a particularly large park, but definitely worth seeing for a short excursion. There is also a beer garden and playground on site.Open: Sun 9 am-3pm.
various
- 8 Water buffalo. To the east of the village in the pasture meadows, water buffalo are kept in a fenced area in the warm season in order to cultivate the wet meadows there. These animals, which are very unusual in our latitudes, can be visited if they are discovered in the extensive area. A lookout point with benches invites you to rest.
activities
- Erlensee is a good starting point for hikes in the nearby Bulau forest, which is almost natural and where many native animal species have settled.
- To the southwest of the sewage treatment plant, there is a small one next to the forest path BMX course. Anyone who has always wanted to stress their mountain bike to the extreme can do so there.
- 1 Erlensee indoor swimming pool, Am Rathaus 20, 63526 Erlensee. Tel.: 49 (0)6183 914910. Small indoor pool with sauna, paddling pool and swimmer's pool. No special features, but if you really just want to swim, it might not be so bad for you.Open: Tue 7: 00-21: 30, Wed and Thu 8: 00-21: 30, Fri 8: 00-20: 00, Sat and Sun 9: 00-19: 00.Price: adults € 4, children € 2.
- At the Bear Lake West of Erlensee you can enjoy the sun on the sandy beach and swim a few laps in the water, even if the hum of the high-voltage line directly above the lake may give some people a rather queasy feeling. People passing through can camp here for a short time.
shop
- 1 Ullmann beekeeping, Anne-Frank-Strasse 50, 63526 Erlensee. Tel.: 49 (0)6183 3719. Honey from our own production, 14 different types of honey and various honey products that can be purchased on site in the farm shop, on the Internet or at weekly markets in the region.Open: Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri 9: 00-13: 00 and 15: 00-18: 30, Wed and Sat 9: 00-13: 00.
- 2 Wellert butcher's shop, At the town hall 1. Tel.: 49 (0)6183 6481. Traditional family business that still understands the art of the butcher's trade. Highly recommended, but also very rare and difficult to get hold of, is the buffalo meat once a year.Open: Mon-Fri 8: 00-18: 00, Sat 7: 45-13: 00.
kitchen
- 1 My Anh, Rodenbacher Strasse 2, 63526 Erlensee. Fast food restaurant of Asian cuisine, very tasty and generous portions. If at all possible you should come at lunchtime, as they tend to close early.Open: 11: 00-21: 30, closed on Mondays.
- 2 Erlensee kebab, Waldstrasse 34, 63526 Erlensee. One of the best kebab shops in the entire region.Open: Mon-Sat 11: 00-23: 00, Sun 12: 00-22: 00.
- 3 Gasthaus am Kirchplatz, Hauptstrasse 38, 63526 Erlensee. Tel.: 49 (0)6183 74611. Home-style German cuisine.
- 4 Fine Wine, At the Wasserburg 22, 63526 Erlensee. Tel.: 49 (0)6183 9297444. Actually a wine shop, but also offers a restaurant with a small but fine menu so that you can taste the wine with your meal.Open: Tue-Sat 11: 00-21: 00.
nightlife
accommodation
- 1 Hostel Erlensee, Bahnhofstrasse 5, 63526 Erlensee. Tel.: 49 (0)157 34641979. Open: € 25 single room, discounts are available for larger rooms and for longer stays.
- 2 Main-Kinzig-Hotel, Langendiebacher Strasse 47-51, 63526 Erlensee. Tel.: 49 (0)6183 91450. Price: € 62/92 single / double room.
security
health
- 1 Rosen pharmacy, Langendiebacher Strasse 2, 63526 Erlensee. Tel.: 49 (0)6183 2513. Open: Mon and Fri 8: 00-13: 00 and 14: 30-18: 30, Tue and Thu 8: 00-13: 00 and 14: 30-19: 00, Wed and Sat 8: 00-13: 00 .
- 2 Falken pharmacy, Am Rathaus 1, 63526 Erlensee. Tel.: 49 (0)6183 6650. Open: Mon, Tue and Thu 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Fri 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Wed and Sat 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The Sonnen-Apotheke has since gone bankrupt and had to close - even if the name of the bus stop "Apotheke" still reminds us that there used to be a pharmacy here.
The next hospital is in Hanau.
Practical advice
- 3 Postbank finance center, Rückinger Strasse 11, 63526 Erlensee. Open: Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
trips
Excursions are particularly suitable from Erlensee:
- to the Brothers Grimm City Hanau
- further upward direction Langenselbold and Gelnhausen
- in the direction of Spessart you will soon reach the city Alzenau.
literature
Web links
- https://www.erlensee.de/ - Official website of Erlensee
