Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Administrative district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
The Rhein-Lahn district spans 1,505 square kilometers along the Rhine and Lahn rivers, containing eight municipalities including Bad Ems, Diez, and Lahnstein.
After World War II, the district emerged during the reorganization of German federal states, establishing its administrative center in the spa town of Bad Ems.
Local festivals throughout the district celebrate regional traditions through wine fairs, music events, and exhibitions of traditional crafts from the Rhineland region.
The district maintains an extensive network of hiking trails, cycling paths, and river access points, connecting visitors to natural areas and historical sites.
The district rises to an elevation of 275 meters, featuring thermal springs in Bad Ems that have provided health treatments since the 18th century.
Location: Rhineland-Palatinate
Capital city: Bad Ems
Elevation above the sea: 275 m
Shares border with: Koblenz, Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis, Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, Mainz-Bingen district, Mayen-Koblenz, Limburg-Weilburg, Westerwaldkreis
Website: https://rhein-lahn-kreis.de
GPS coordinates: 50.26667,7.86667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:10
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