Unter-Hambach

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Unter-Hambach, Municipal district in Heppenheim, Germany

The district extends for 1500 meters through the Hambacher Valley in Odenwald, bordered by the Starkenburg ruins and Lindenstein mountain slopes.

The area received its first documented mention around 1200 under the name Heimbach, with Niederheimbach and Oberheimbach appearing in records from 1487.

The district maintains traditional agricultural practices with vineyards covering portions of the eastern slopes near Lindenstein, which reaches 455 meters.

The district connects directly to central Heppenheim in the west, providing residents with immediate access to urban services and transportation networks.

Twelve water mills operated in the vicinity during earlier periods, indicating the historical importance of water power in local industry.

Location: Heppenheim

Location: Hambach

Elevation above the sea: 146 m

GPS coordinates: 49.65640,8.65056

Latest update: March 9, 2025 06:17

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