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Eschau

Bavaria, Germany · Europe

About Eschau

Eschau sits on the route: 10 minutes from Röllbach, 38km from Messel Pit.

Eschau is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 4,129, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Eschau 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 Eschau to your route.

About Eschau

Eschau (German pronunciation: [ˈɛʃaʊ]) is a market municipality in the Miltenberg district in the Regierungsbezirk of Lower Franconia (Unterfranken) in Bavaria, Germany. It has a population of around 3,800.

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Where is Eschau located?

Eschau is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 49.8189 latitude, 9.2592 longitude.

What is the population of Eschau?

Eschau has a population of approximately 4,129 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
4,129
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Bavaria
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.8189, 9.2592

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 Eschau

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Messel Pit

A UNESCO fossil quarry near Darmstadt that yields exquisitely preserved 47-million-year-old Eocene plants and animals.

38 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt

A UNESCO Jugendstil artists' colony crowned by the golden 'Wedding Tower' and Art Nouveau villas above Darmstadt.

43 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Würzburg Residence

A UNESCO Baroque palace with the world's largest ceiling fresco by Tiepolo, marking the start of the Romantic Road.

49 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Römer Frankfurt

Frankfurt's medieval town hall and its gabled Römerberg square form a postcard-perfect old-town heart amid the skyscrapers.

53 km · about 60 min drive

castle

Heidelberg Castle

A partly ruined Renaissance castle overlooking the city of Heidelberg, one of Germany's most important Renaissance structures.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Eschau

  • 76 kmSchottenringA German road circuit in the Vogelsberg hills that hosted motorcycle Grands Prix in the 1950s, notorious for its narrow, tree-lined public roads. Still used for historic events and drivable in between.
  • 80 kmNerobergA wooded hill above Wiesbaden reached by a water-powered funicular, crowned by a gold-domed Russian Orthodox church.

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 Eschau.

Mönchberg

🇩🇪 Germany

3 km awayPop. 2,530

Röllbach

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 1,719

Hausen

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 2,033

Klingenberg am Main

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 6,294

Erlenbach am Main

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 9,717

Elsenfeld

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 8,727

Wörth am Main

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 4,983

Heimbuchenthal

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 2,219

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