Unter-Hambach

Unter-Hambach is a municipal district in Heppenheim located in the Hambacher Valley, characterized by vineyards on gentle slopes and wooded hillsides. The area is framed by the Starkenburg ruins to the northwest and the forested ridges of the Odenwald to the south.

The area received its first documented mention around 1200 under the name Heimbach, with the distinction between lower and upper sections becoming clearer by the 15th century. The settlement divided naturally due to the terrain and the development of separate administrative areas.

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

The district borders Heppenheim directly and offers easy access to urban services and transportation connections. Walking paths connect the settlements and vineyards, making the area suitable for exploration on foot.

Water mills once powered the local economy, with as many as a dozen mills operating throughout the valley in earlier times. Today only scattered ruins and local place names hint at this forgotten industrial heritage.

Location: Heppenheim

Location: Hambach

Elevation above the sea: 146 m

GPS coordinates: 49.65640,8.65056

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:05