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Oberkochen

Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany · Europe

About Oberkochen

Oberkochen sits on the route: 10 minutes from Königsbronn, 47km from Blautopf.

Oberkochen is a town located in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. With a population of 8,373, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Oberkochen 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 Oberkochen to your route.

About Oberkochen

Oberkochen (German pronunciation: [ˈoːbɐˌkɔxn̩] , lit. 'Upper Kochen', in contrast to "Lower Kochen") is a municipality (officially a town, despite its size) in the Ostalbkreis, in Baden-Württemberg, in Germany.

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Where is Oberkochen located?

Oberkochen is located in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 48.7838 latitude, 10.1052 longitude.

What is the population of Oberkochen?

Oberkochen has a population of approximately 8,373 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
8,373
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Baden-Wurttemberg
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
48.7838, 10.1052

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 Oberkochen

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Dinkelsbühl

The Romantic Road's quieter answer to Rothenburg: a completely walled medieval town untouched by war, ringed by sixteen towers and four gatehouses, and mercifully short on tour coaches.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

LEGOLAND Deutschland

Bavarian LEGOLAND resort with over 55 million LEGO bricks creating interactive rides and models.

42 km · about 50 min drive

bridge

Kochertal Viaduct

Europe's tallest road bridge by pillar height carries the A6 some 185 m above the Kocher valley near Geislingen.

43 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Blautopf

An impossibly blue, 21 m-deep karst spring pot in Blaubeuren, mouth of one of Germany's largest cave systems; the colour comes from light scattering in limestone-saturated water.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Oberkochen

  • 43 kmKochertal ViaductEurope's tallest road bridge by pillar height carries the A6 some 185 m above the Kocher valley near Geislingen.
  • 78 kmSolituderennenA 11.4km road circuit through the forest west of Stuttgart that drew 300,000 spectators to Grand Prix races in the 1960s. The public roads still run the old lap past Schloss Solitude, and the course is entirely drivable today.

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 Oberkochen.

Königsbronn

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 7,420

Aalen

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 67,085

Essingen

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 6,383

Bartholomä

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 2,189

Steinheim am Albuch

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 9,013

Mögglingen

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 4,085

Hüttlingen

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 5,678

Heidenheim an der Brenz

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 50,067

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