Erbach, Administrative center in Odenwald, Germany.
Description
Erbach is an administrative center in the Odenwald that stretches through the Mümling valley at elevations between 200 and 560 meters. Twelve different districts spread across the hilly landscape of the region.
History
The Counts of Erbach settled here in the 12th century and developed their residence. The settlement received the status of an imperial fief directly from the Holy Roman Empire in 1532.
Culture
The German Ivory Museum displays carved works from Asia and Africa, while craftsmen demonstrate the traditional techniques. Visitors can watch how the material is worked and which tools are used in the process.
Practical
The Alexanderbad offers swimming facilities, volleyball courts, and soccer fields for sports enthusiasts and families. Massage treatments are also available, and pricing is designed to accommodate families.
Did you know?
The Erdbach creek completely disappears underground in the territory of Dorf-Erbach and resurfaces only further downstream. This geological phenomenon attracts nature lovers who want to trace the underground course.
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Erdbachhöhle bei Erbach
1.2 km
Marbachstausee
5.5 km
Erbach Palace
49 m
Himbächel-Viadukt
6 km
German Ivory Museum Erbach
873 m
Templerhaus Erbach
151 m
Wildpark Brudergrund
1.1 km
Railway Station Erbach
220 m
Bullauer Bild
5.1 km
Erbuch
4.2 km
Adlerstein
5.1 km
Burgmannenhaus Pavey
166 m
Städtel 26
130 m
St. Sophia (Erbach, Odenwald)
396 m
Zur Not Gottes
1.2 km
Friedhof Michelstadt
2.4 kmRoter Buckel
5.8 km
Stadtkirche Erbach
113 m
Bullauer Kirche
6.6 km
Marktplatz 6
36 mKalteberg
4.9 kmRiesenbrunnen
3.5 kmSachteile: Keller und Ziehbrunnen
6.5 km
Kreishaus Erbach (Odenwald)
726 mBahnhofsempfangsgebäude
6.5 km
Lustgarten Erbach
144 mDorfbrunnen
4.8 kmAm Schloßgraben 2
52 m
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