Oberkochen, Industrial municipality in Ostalbkreis, Germany
Description
Oberkochen is a municipality in Ostalbkreis located at about 500 meters elevation between the Kocher and Langertbach river systems. The town sits within the regions of Albuch and Härtsfeld.
History
The settlement first appeared in documents from 1137 as 'Cochon' in abbey records. It was granted city status in 1968.
Culture
The municipality received city status in 1968 and adopted a coat of arms featuring three golden roses on a blue background.
Practical
The Brenz Railway connects the town to Aalen station and provides access to regional and wider networks. The station serves as a good starting point for exploring the surrounding area.
Did you know?
The arrival of Carl Zeiss after World War II transformed the settlement into a growing industrial center. This shift in the town's economy and size continues to shape its identity today.
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Volkmarsberg
1.7 km
Kocherursprung
1.6 km
Wollenloch
3.2 km
Römerkeller Oberkochen
1.5 km
St. Peter und Paul Oberkochen
57 m
Windpark Oberkochen
1.8 km
Schillerhaus (Oberkochen)
138 m
Ziegelhütte (Wüstung)
770 m
Volkmarsberg Tower
1.7 kmWollenberg
3.4 km
Volkmarsberg
1.6 kmZwerenberg
2.8 km
Kocherbad
904 m
ZEISS Forum and Museum of Optics
418 mHeimatmuseum Oberkochen
140 m
Ottilienkapelle Oberkochen
166 m
Kuckuckstein
3 kmGroßes Wollenloch
3.3 kmSchönteichschachthöhle
3.4 km
Scheerermühle
83 m
Josefskapelle Oberkochen
460 mBrunnenhöhle
1.2 kmTiefes Tal
2.7 kmDolinen u. Hülbe bei der Neuen Weide
4 km
Hülbe im Riesenhau
2.4 kmGriebigensteinhöhle
1 km
Großes Wollenloch
3.3 kmKahlenbühlhöhle
2.6 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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