Biedenkopf

The municipality of Biedenkopf stretches across 90 square kilometers of hilly terrain, with its castle perched at 290 meters above sea level.

First documented in 1214, Biedenkopf developed around its hilltop castle, which served as a strategic fortification for controlling regional trade routes.

The Grenzgang tradition continues every seven years when residents walk the town's forest boundaries, followed by the autumn Kartoffelbraten potato festival.

Three railway stations connect Biedenkopf to the Obere Lahntalbahn line, while Bundesstrasse 62 provides direct road access to surrounding communities.

Biedenkopf holds the classification of Luftkurort, indicating superior air quality that meets specific German health resort standards for therapeutic benefits.

Location: Marburg-Biedenkopf

Elevation above the sea: 290 m

Website: https://biedenkopf.de

GPS coordinates: 50.91278,8.53222

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:00