Freigericht

The municipality extends across 33.42 square kilometers of land at the foothills of the Spessart mountain range, containing five merged villages and dense forests.

Five independent villages merged on January 1, 1970, to form Freigericht, although the name had already been used informally in the region for centuries.

The name Freigericht originates from a medieval event where local farmers protected Emperor Frederick I, receiving free jurisdiction rights as compensation for their service.

The municipality maintains 37 council members who serve five-year terms and operates multiple recreational facilities, including an 18-hole golf course and tennis courts.

Archaeological excavations in Somborn revealed a 40,000-year-old mammoth tooth in June 1930, indicating prehistoric habitation in the region.

Website: https://freigericht.de

GPS coordinates: 50.13861,9.13389

Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:16