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Gedern

Hesse, Germany · Europe

About Gedern

Gedern is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Hirzenhain, 48km from Saalburg Roman Fort.

Gedern is a town located in Hesse, Germany. With a population of 7,879, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Gedern 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 Gedern to your route.

About Gedern

Gedern (German pronunciation: [ˈɡeːdɐn] ) is a town in the Wetteraukreis district in Hesse, Germany, and historically belongs to Oberhessen. It is located 38 kilometres (24 mi) northeast of Hanau at the foot of the Vogelsberg, one of the largest inactive volcanoes in Europe.

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Where is Gedern located?

Gedern is located in Hesse, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.4248 latitude, 9.1984 longitude.

What is the population of Gedern?

Gedern has a population of approximately 7,879 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
7,879
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Hesse
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.4248, 9.1984

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 Gedern

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

historic highway

Schottenring

A 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.

10 km · about 20 min drive

ancient ruins

Saalburg Roman Fort

A fully reconstructed Roman fort on the Limes frontier in the Taunus hills brings legionary life vividly back to view.

48 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.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Gedern

  • Right hereSchottenringA 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.
  • 78 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 Gedern.

Hirzenhain

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 3,026

Kefenrod

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 3,101

Schotten

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 11,566

Birstein

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 6,581

Grebenhain

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 5,207

Ortenberg

🇩🇪 Germany

13 km awayPop. 9,155

Nidda

🇩🇪 Germany

14 km awayPop. 18,241

Freiensteinau

🇩🇪 Germany

14 km awayPop. 3,416

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