Hammelbach

Hammelbach is an administrative district in the Bergstraße region that spreads across varied terrain with villages and countryside. The area encompasses multiple settlements and rural land that together form this municipal division.

The first written mention dates to 1324, when King Ludwig IV granted rights to brothers Dietmar and Hartwig Kreis von Lindenfels. This marked the start of the area's documented history.

The place hosts regular community festivals like the Kerwe celebration in September, which brings locals together around shared traditions. These gatherings show how much these customs matter to those who live here.

The area sits at about 430 meters elevation and is best explored on foot or by bicycle to experience the rolling landscape fully. The paths are generally accessible but may require sturdy shoes and some stamina.

Visitors can find ruins of a 14th-century Gothic chapel scattered across the landscape, bearing witness to medieval times. There is also an old communal bakehouse that shows how residents once lived and worked together.

Location:

Elevation above the sea: 430 m

GPS coordinates: 49.63528,8.83191

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:05