Oberzent, Urban municipality in Odenwald region, Germany
Description
Oberzent is a municipality in the Odenwald region of Hesse, formed by uniting four previously separate communities. The town is spread across forested hillside terrain and includes nineteen distinct quarters with varying characteristics.
History
The municipality was formed on January 1, 2018, when four communities—Beerfelden, Hesseneck, Rothenberg, and Sensbachtal—merged into a single administrative entity. This consolidation aimed to streamline regional administration and strengthen the viability of smaller towns.
Culture
The coat of arms displays symbols representing its component parts, including a bear for Beerfelden and an acorn with antlers for Rothenberg. These emblems reflect the heritage of the communities that united to form this municipality.
Practical
The municipality sits in the rolling hills of the Odenwald and is best reached by car or local buses. Visitors should note that the separate quarters are spread across a large area, and traveling between them may require longer driving times.
Did you know?
Oberzent deliberately preserves the independence of its four founding communities despite operating under unified administration. Each component retains its local identity and name, making the municipality an interesting example of administrative unity alongside cultural diversity.
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Katzenbuckel
12 km
Marbachstausee
4.8 km
Himbächel-Viadukt
4.5 km
Beerfelder Galgen
603 m
Olfener Bild
6.7 kmCastra of Hesselbach
9 km
Eutersee
7.8 km
Burg Freienstein
4.3 km
Schöllenbach
7.5 km
Jagdschloss Krähberg
4.4 km
Reisenbach Telecommunication Tower
12.6 km
Finkenbachtal bei Finkenbach
7.1 kmKrähberg
4.3 km
Jagdschloss Max-Wilhelmshöhe
11.9 km
Dicke Eiche
2.6 km
Rotes Wasser von Olfen
7.3 kmSchwanne-Wald
15.5 km
Haintal Viadukt
8.1 km
Seitzenbuche Roman fortlet
11.3 kmDer Kolli
10.3 km
Eduardsthal
11.5 km
Castra of Zwing
9.7 km
Naturschutzgebiet Dürr-Ellenbachtal von Wald-Michelbach
6.8 km
Burg Stutz
9.1 km
Jagdschloss Gammelsbach
2.9 kmWidder
5.2 km
Hohe Warte
8.1 km
Hainbrunner Tal bei Hirschhorn
11.7 km
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