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Erlbach

Saxony, Germany · Europe

About Erlbach

Erlbach sits on the route: 10 minutes from Zwota, 31km from Loket Castle.

Erlbach is a town located in Saxony, Germany. With a population of 1,895, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Erlbach sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Erlbach to your route.

About Erlbach

Erlbach is a village and a former municipality in the Vogtlandkreis district, in Saxony, Germany. Since 1 January 2014, it is part of the town Markneukirchen. The village was considered a Luftkurort until 2022, which is a certification for resort locations in Germany.

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Where is Erlbach located?

Erlbach is located in Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.3167 latitude, 12.3667 longitude.

What is the population of Erlbach?

Erlbach has a population of approximately 1,895 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
1,895
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Saxony
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.3167, 12.3667

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

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Worth the detour from Erlbach

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Loket Castle

A stout Romanesque-Gothic castle on a rocky spur encircled by the Ohre river, near Karlovy Vary.

31 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Karlovy Vary

An elegant spa town famous for its hot springs, ornate colonnades, and pastel-colored buildings nestled in a forested valley.

37 km · about 45 min drive

museum

August Horch Museum

Museum in the birthplace of Audi tracing Saxon automobile history from Horch and DKW through Trabant and modern Volkswagen.

45 km · about 50 min drive

historic highway

Schleizer Dreieck

Germany's oldest road racing circuit, in use since 1923, a triangle of Thuringian public roads still raced on today. The public sections make an atmospheric drive with the racing surface underfoot.

47 km · about 55 min drive

racetrack

Sachsenring

A uniquely anti-clockwise circuit in Saxony with dramatic elevation changes, famous as a left-turn-dominant MotoGP venue.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Erlbach

  • 47 kmSchleizer DreieckGermany's oldest road racing circuit, in use since 1923, a triangle of Thuringian public roads still raced on today. The public sections make an atmospheric drive with the racing surface underfoot.

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Erlbach.

Markneukirchen

🇩🇪 Germany

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Zwota

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 1,541

Adorf

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 5,806

Luby

🇨🇿 Czechia

8 km awayPop. 2,191

Klingenthal

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 9,132

Schöneck

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km away

Bad Elster

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 3,617

Kraslice

🇨🇿 Czechia

11 km awayPop. 7,159

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