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Oberviechtach

Bavaria, Germany · Europe

About Oberviechtach

Oberviechtach sits on the route: 5 minutes from Teunz, 53km from Regensburg Stone Bridge.

Oberviechtach is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 5,022, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Oberviechtach 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 Oberviechtach to your route.

About Oberviechtach

Oberviechtach (German: [oːbɐˈfiːçtax] ) is a town in the district of Schwandorf, in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated 31 km (19 mi) southeast of Weiden in der Oberpfalz, and 27 km (17 mi) northeast of Schwandorf. It is famous for being the birthplace of Johann Andreas Eisenbarth. The name comes from pine (Fichte) which

Read more is also represented on the coat of arms of the town. Oberviechtach was chartered and given market rights by Count Palatine Rudolf II and Ruprecht I on May 5, 1337.

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Where is Oberviechtach located?

Oberviechtach is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 49.4581 latitude, 12.4167 longitude.

What is the population of Oberviechtach?

Oberviechtach has a population of approximately 5,022 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
5,022
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Bavaria
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.4581, 12.4167

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 Oberviechtach

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Walhalla

A neoclassical marble temple modeled on the Parthenon, overlooking the Danube near Regensburg and honoring German heroes.

53 km · about 60 min drive

bridge

Regensburg Stone Bridge

A 12th-century medieval stone bridge spanning the Danube, masterpiece of engineering beside Regensburg's UNESCO old town.

53 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Regensburg Old Town

A UNESCO-listed medieval trading city on the Danube with remarkably well-preserved patrician towers and the Stone Bridge from 1146.

54 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Oberviechtach

  • 53 kmRegensburg Stone BridgeA 12th-century medieval stone bridge spanning the Danube, masterpiece of engineering beside Regensburg's UNESCO old town.

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 Oberviechtach.

Niedermurach

🇩🇪 Germany

3 km awayPop. 1,356

Teunz

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 2,035

Dieterskirchen

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 1,082

Winklarn

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 1,473

Bach

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 1,759

Thanstein

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 1,045

Schwarzhofen

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 1,496

Tännesberg

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 1,536

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