Rod am Berg, Administrative district in Neu-Anspach, Germany.
Rod am Berg is a village district in Neu-Anspach located in the Hochtaunuskreis region of Hesse. The settlement sits at an elevation of approximately 394 meters (1,293 feet) and covers an area of around 5 square kilometers with characteristic rural structures.
Rod am Berg was first recorded in historical documents in 1256, making it the oldest part of what is now Neu-Anspach. The area was for centuries an independent settlement before eventually merging into the modern municipality.
The evangelical church of Rod am Berg functioned as the religious center for several villages in the upper Weil valley since the 13th century.
Visitors can locate the village using postal code 61267 and coordinates 50°18'0"N and 8°29'21"E when planning a trip. The area is accessible by local transport and offers the typical amenities of a small Hessian village.
The name comes from the medieval word for forest clearing, reflecting how the settlement was originally established through land clearing. This naming pattern is typical of the region's oldest villages, which grew from converting forest into farmland.
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