Berching, Medieval town in Neumarkt district, Germany.
Berching sits along the Main-Danube Canal, enclosed by a complete medieval wall with thirteen towers and four gates from the 15th century.
The first documented mention of Berching, noted as Pirihinga, appears in a certificate from Emperor Charles III dating back to 883.
The Berchinger Rossmarkt, established in 1722, continues as a traditional winter horse market, drawing numerous visitors to the Bavarian municipality.
The town connects to major transportation routes through highways BAB9 and BAB3, while offering regular bus services to neighboring communities.
The municipality maintains its medieval fortifications with thirteen preserved watchtowers, making it one of Bavaria's most complete historical defensive systems.
Location: Neumarkt
Elevation above the sea: 385 m
Shares border with: Breitenbrunn, Dietfurt an der Altmühl, Greding, Бајлнгрис
Website: https://berching.de
GPS coordinates: 49.10639,11.43944
Latest update: May 27, 2025 12:24
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