Roth

The district of Roth is an administrative division in Middle Franconia situated between Nuremberg and the Franconian Lake District. It comprises 16 municipalities and 5 towns, with the city of Roth serving as the administrative center.

The modern district was created in 1972 when the previous territories of Roth, Schwabach, and Hilpoltstein merged into a single administrative entity. This reorganization brought together historically distinct regions under one unified structure.

The coat of arms displays black and white Hohenzollern diamonds, a bishop's staff, and a rose, reflecting the region's historical roots and influences. These symbols represent the connections that shaped local identity over centuries.

The region extends between metropolitan Nuremberg and rural Franconian areas, creating different conditions across its territories. Visitors should expect the character to shift from more urbanized zones in the west to countryside landscapes in the east.

The territory contains the Abenberg and Dechenwald forests, providing green spaces and recreational opportunities across the landscape. These woodlands form an important ecological feature within the district.

Location: Middle Franconia

Inception: July 1, 1972

Capital city: Roth

Elevation above the sea: 355 m

Shares border with: Nürnberger Land, Nuremberg, Schwabach, Fürth, Ansbach, Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen, Eichstätt district, Neumarkt

Website: https://landratsamt-roth.de

GPS coordinates: 49.25000,11.08000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:48