Freyung-Grafenau, Administrative district in Lower Bavaria, Germany
The district of Freyung-Grafenau extends across 984 square kilometers of land, encompassing 25 municipalities and substantial portions of the Bavarian Forest National Park.
The formation of Freyung-Grafenau district occurred on July 1, 1972, through the combination of the former districts of Grafenau and Wolfstein.
The district coat of arms displays a wolf representing Wolfstein territory and a bear symbolizing Grafenau, reflecting the merged administrative regions.
The district capital Freyung serves as the main administrative center, providing government services and infrastructure for approximately 79,603 residents.
The district contains multiple designated forest areas, including the Annathaler Wald, Graineter Wald, and Waldhäuserwald, contributing to its natural landscape.
Location: Lower Bavaria
Inception: July 1, 1972
Capital city: Freyung
Elevation above the sea: 693 m
Shares border with: Regen, Deggendorf, Passau, Klatovy District, Prachatice District, Český Krumlov District, Rohrbach District
Website: http://freyung-grafenau.de
GPS coordinates: 48.83000,13.50000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:54
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Freyung
Grafenau
Waldkirchen
Perlesreut
Röhrnbach
Schönberg
Eppenschlag
Fürsteneck
Grainet
Haidmühle
Hinterschmiding
Hohenau
Innernzell
Jandelsbrunn
Mauth
Neureichenau
Neuschönau
Philippsreut
Ringelai
Saldenburg
Sankt Oswald-Riedlhütte
Schöfweg
Spiegelau
Thurmansbang
Zenting
Annathaler Wald
Frauenberger und Duschlberger Wald
Graineter Wald
Leopoldsreuter Wald
Mauther Forst
Philippsreuter Wald
Pleckensteiner Wald
Sankt Oswald
Schlichtenberger Wald
Schönbrunner Wald
Waldhäuserwald
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