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Kirtorf

Hesse, Germany · Europe

About Kirtorf

Kirtorf is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Antriftal, 43km from Kellerwald-Edersee National Park.

Kirtorf is a town located in Hesse, Germany. With a population of 3,649, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Kirtorf 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 Kirtorf to your route.

About Kirtorf

Kirtorf (German: [ˈkɪʁtɔʁf] ) is a town in the northern Vogelsbergkreis in Hesse, Germany. Through the town runs the Deutsche Märchenstraße, or German Fairytale Road, a touristic route joining many of the places commonly associated with the Brothers Grimm's tales.

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Where is Kirtorf located?

Kirtorf is located in Hesse, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.7694 latitude, 9.1039 longitude.

What is the population of Kirtorf?

Kirtorf has a population of approximately 3,649 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
3,649
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Hesse
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.7694, 9.1039

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 Kirtorf

4 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.

30 km · about 35 min drive

national park

Kellerwald-Edersee National Park

One of Germany's largest beech forests, this UNESCO wilderness shelters ancient trees, wildcats and red deer above the Eder.

43 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Edersee

A vast forest-fringed reservoir in Kellerwald National Park, famed for its dam, sailing and a sunken village at low water.

46 km · about 55 min drive

museum

Nationales Automuseum – The Loh Collection

Opened in 2023 in rural Hesse, this 7,500 m² museum parades some 150 milestone cars, from pre-war Grand Prix machines to Le Mans winners and modern hypercars.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Kirtorf

  • 30 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.

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 Kirtorf.

Antriftal

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 1,801

Niederklein

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 1,650

Homberg

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 7,863

Stadtallendorf

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 21,425

Neustadt (Hessen)

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 9,115

Romrod

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 3,073

Willingshausen

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 5,385

Alsfeld

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 15,945

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