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Schenkelberg
Schenkelberg is an ''Ortsgemeinde'' – a community belonging to a ''Verbandsgemeinde'' – in the Westerwaldkreis in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Geography Schenkelberg lies 3 km from Herschbach, Selters, Herschbach and 7 km from Selters (Westerwald), Selters. Right nearby is found the Westerwald Lake Plateau, a popular holiday and recreation area. The local area offers many hiking and cycling paths. The community belongs to the Selters (Verbandsgemeinde), ''Verbandsgemeinde'' of Selters, a kind of collective municipality. Its seat is in the Selters (Westerwald), like-named town. History In 1219, Schenkelberg had its first documentary mention, and after several slight spelling changes has borne the same name since 1624 that it still bears today. Politics The municipal council is made up of 12 council members, as well as the honorary and presiding mayor (''Ortsbürgermeister''), who were elected in a municipal election on 13 June 2004. ''Sitzverteilung im gewählten ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Herschbach, Selters
Herschbach is a state-recognized “air” health resort (''Luftkurort'') in the Westerwaldkreis and the biggest ''Ortsgemeinde'' – a community belonging to a ''Verbandsgemeinde'' – in the ''Verbandsgemeinde'' of Selters, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Geography Location Herschbach is found in the Dierdorf Hollow, which is itself nestled in the hilly low mountain region of the lower Westerwald halfway between Cologne and Frankfurt am Main. The municipal area is home to three conservation areas (''Naturschutzgebiete'') as well as an 800-ha community forest. Right nearby is the Westerwald Lake Plateau on which rises the Holzbach, which also flows through the municipal area. Neighbouring communities Bordering on the community are, clockwise beginning in the north, Mündersbach (3 km), Schenkelberg (3 km), Hartenfels (3 km), Rückeroth (1 km), Marienrachdorf (3 km) and Freirachdorf (2 km). The nearest towns are Selters (6 km to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |