Erlangen-Höchstadt

Erlangen-Höchstadt is an administrative district in Middle Franconia that comprises several municipalities with a landscape of rural settlements and forest areas. The terrain features gentle hills, farmland, and extensive woodlands that define the visual character of the region.

The district was created in 1972 during an administrative reform when smaller communes and territories were combined into one. This reorganization created the current structure and enabled more efficient regional governance.

The district's landscape is shaped by forests that influence how local communities live and identify themselves. These wooded areas define the character of the region and provide space for everyday activities.

Visitors can explore the different municipalities on their own, with local information points in each town helping to understand the region better. Public transport connects the communities and makes it possible to experience the landscape without a car.

The Regnitz River flows through the district and historically held great importance for water power and mill industries. This river system shaped the economic development of many communities in the area for centuries.

Location: Middle Franconia

Inception: July 1, 1972

Capital city: Erlangen

Elevation above the sea: 287 m

Shares border with: Neustadt (Aisch)-Bad Windsheim, Fürth, Nuremberg, Erlangen, Nürnberger Land, Forchheim District, Bamberg

Website: https://erlangen-hoechstadt.de

GPS coordinates: 49.67000,10.83000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 02:44