Rehau

Rehau is an industrial municipality in Bavaria situated in the Fichtel Mountains region near Hof, positioned at an elevation of 528 meters (1,732 feet). The town spreads across roughly 80 square kilometers (31 square miles) and is characterized by its location within this hilly landscape.

The settlement was first documented in 1234 as Resawe and later transformed into an industrial hub. This shift began in 1948 when Helmut Wagner founded a polymer manufacturing operation that reshaped the local economy.

The parish church sits at the heart of the community and reflects the religious tradition of this Bavarian town. It serves as a landmark that shapes how locals and visitors move through the central areas.

The town is well connected to major nearby cities like Nuremberg and Munich through modern highway infrastructure. Visitors should be prepared for the hilly terrain and wear comfortable shoes when exploring different parts of the municipality.

What started as a single factory in 1948 grew into a company operating production facilities across multiple continents. This expansion demonstrates how a small Bavarian town became a starting point for a globally significant manufacturing operation.

Location: Hof

Elevation above the sea: 528 m

Shares border with: Aš, Hranice, Krásná

Website: http://stadt-rehau.de

GPS coordinates: 50.24860,12.03540

Latest update: December 15, 2025 02:47