Kreidach

Kreidach is a municipal district of Wald-Michelbach situated in the Bergstraße region, split into Upper and Lower sections. The settlement sits near 312 meters in elevation and lies close to the source of the Mörlenbach stream.

The settlement first appeared in written records in 1287 under the name Crutehe and grew within the former Mark Heppenheim territory. This region had been granted to Lorsch Abbey by Charlemagne in 773, shaping its early medieval development.

The settlement developed a mixed religious character as communities shifted between Lutheran, Reformed, and Catholic traditions over centuries. A chapel built in 1764 stands as a physical reminder of this religious coexistence in daily village life.

The district can be reached via the L3120 regional road connecting Mörlenbach and Wald-Michelbach, providing straightforward access. The postal code 69483 helps with navigation and general orientation.

A striking piece of industrial heritage marks the landscape: a railway viaduct built in 1896 as part of the former Überwald railway. This line served the area until 1994, leaving behind a notable structure from the region's transport past.

Location: Wald-Michelbach

Elevation above the sea: 312 m

GPS coordinates: 49.56450,8.80049

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:03