Klein-Gerau

Klein-Gerau is a rural district in the western Main Plain with fields and meadows surrounding small settlements that spread across a valley between streams. The terrain sits at about 91 meters above sea level and reflects the landscape character typical of the region.

The area was first documented in 1246 as villa Weneghgerahe, when residents mainly grew grain and raised livestock. From 1858, a railway line connected the district to larger cities and transformed how it related to the wider region.

The place maintains connections to farming through community gatherings like the volunteer fire department's summer festival and cycling races. These events show how rural identity remains part of everyday life for those who live here.

The place is best explored on foot or by bicycle, as the paths through fields and between houses are manageable in scale. The proximity to the railway line makes it easy for visitors to reach the area as a day trip from nearby cities.

A grain mill by a stream that has been documented since 1303 still stands in the landscape today and shows how important water power was to the old economy. This mill is a rare example of medieval technology that remains visible in the region.