Hainstadt

Hainstadt is an administrative district within Hainburg featuring a mix of residential and agricultural properties across the landscape. The area follows the typical pattern of a German village district with scattered buildings and cultivated farmland woven through the terrain.

The first recorded mention of Hainstadt appears in 801 within Fulda Monastery documents. The area experienced territorial shifts during the medieval period as different noble families held control and shaped its development.

The name Hainstadt reflects the area's historic connection to hainen, the wooded landscape that once shaped the region and remains embedded in local identity. This naming tradition shows how the surrounding land influenced how people understood their place.

The area is best explored on foot or by car given its rural character and scattered layout. Rail access through the local station provides a convenient way to arrive in the area.

The Hesse Odenwald Railway has connected the area to the broader transport network since 1882. The station was officially renamed Hainburg-Hainstadt in 2006, reflecting a shift in how the location identified itself within the regional infrastructure.

Location: Hainburg

Elevation above the sea: 107 m

GPS coordinates: 50.08180,8.94140

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:04