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Geierlay Suspension Bridge
One of Germany's longest suspension footbridges sways 100 m above a Hunsrück valley on a thrilling 360 m crossing.
29 km · about 35 min drive
Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany · Europe
Idar-Oberstein is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Kirschweiler, 44km from Mosel Valley Wine Route.
Idar-Oberstein is a town located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. With a population of 29,158, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Idar-Oberstein 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 Idar-Oberstein to your route.
Idar-Oberstein (German: [ˌiːdaːɐ̯ ˈʔoːbɐˌʃtaɪn] ) is a town in the Birkenfeld district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. As a Große kreisangehörige Stadt (large city belonging to a district), it assumes some of the responsibilities that for smaller municipalities in the district are assumed by the districtRead more
administration. Today's town of Idar-Oberstein is the product of two rounds of administrative reform, one in 1933 and the other in 1969, which saw many municipalities amalgamated into one. The various Stadtteile have, however, retained their original identities, which, aside from the somewhat more urban character encountered in Idar and Oberstein, tend to hark back to each centre's history as a rural village. Idar-Oberstein is known as a gemstone town, and also as a garrison town. It is also the largest town in the Hunsrück.
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Idar-Oberstein is located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 49.7144 latitude, 7.3078 longitude.
Idar-Oberstein has a population of approximately 29,158 people, making it a town in Germany.
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Full driving guide for Germany8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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One of Germany's longest suspension footbridges sways 100 m above a Hunsrück valley on a thrilling 360 m crossing.
29 km · about 35 min drive
famous road
One of Europe's most scenic wine regions, where the Mosel River winds through steep vineyard-covered slopes and charming villages.
44 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A jaw-dropping hairpin loop of the Moselle viewed from above Bremm, framed by Europe's steepest vineyard.
44 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
The 'Sleeping Beauty of the Mosel': a pocket-sized wine village of stacked medieval houses beneath the Metternich castle ruin, with Riesling terraces rising straight from the ferry landing.
44 km · about 50 min drive
ancient ruins
The best-preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps, its blackened sandstone has guarded Trier for nearly 1,900 years.
48 km · about 55 min drive
castle
A neo-Gothic hilltop castle lords over the wine town of Cochem and a sweeping bend of the Moselle River.
49 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
A quintessential Rhine wine town of half-timbered houses, medieval towers, and the romantic ruins of Wernerkapelle.
50 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
A narrow cobbled lane of wine taverns and music in the Rheingau, the lively heart of Rhine Valley wine country.
53 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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