Nürnberger Land, Rural district in Middle Franconia, Germany.
Description
Nürnberger Land is a rural district in Middle Franconia with forests including Rückersdorfer Forst and Engelthaler Forst that shape much of the terrain. Numerous municipalities form a patchwork of small towns and villages with varied countryside.
History
The district was established in 1972 through the merger of several municipalities, with Lauf an der Pegnitz becoming its administrative center. This creation shaped how the region is organized today.
Culture
Each municipality in the region maintains local traditions through festivals and Franconian architecture visible in town centers. People here take pride in regional food and customs that define their communities.
Practical
The area is well connected to major roads and provides access to schools, shops, and recreational facilities throughout the region. Visitors should plan time to explore the different towns and discover what each community offers.
Did you know?
The region includes about 40 distinct administrative areas, including specialized forest districts that together form a complex governance system. This diversity of smaller units makes the area interesting for exploring local structures and how communities operate independently.
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Velden
Röthenbach an der Pegnitz
Lauf an der Pegnitz
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Schnaittach
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Feucht
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Neunkirchen am Sand
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Winkelhaid
Vorra
Simmelsdorf
Schwarzenbruck
Schwaig bei Nürnberg
Rückersdorf
Reichenschwand
Pommelsbrunn
Ottensoos
Zerzabelshofer Forst
Rückersdorfer Forst
Laufamholzer Forst
Günthersbühler Forst
Forsthof
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Feuchter Forst
Engelthaler Forst
Brunn
Behringersdorfer Forst
Schönberg
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