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Ortenberg

Hesse, Germany · Europe

About Ortenberg

Ortenberg is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Ranstadt, 53km from Messel Pit.

Ortenberg is a town located in Hesse, Germany. With a population of 9,155, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ortenberg 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 Ortenberg to your route.

About Ortenberg

Ortenberg (German pronunciation: [ˈɔʁtn̩bɛʁk] ) is a town in the Wetteraukreis district, in Hesse, Germany. It is located 22 km east of Friedberg, and 38 km northeast of Frankfurt am Main.

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Where is Ortenberg located?

Ortenberg is located in Hesse, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.3558 latitude, 9.0560 longitude.

What is the population of Ortenberg?

Ortenberg has a population of approximately 9,155 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
9,155
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Hesse
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.3558, 9.0560

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 Ortenberg

5 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.

16 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.

36 km · about 40 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.

38 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Messel Pit

A UNESCO fossil quarry near Darmstadt that yields exquisitely preserved 47-million-year-old Eocene plants and animals.

53 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt

A UNESCO Jugendstil artists' colony crowned by the golden 'Wedding Tower' and Art Nouveau villas above Darmstadt.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Ortenberg

  • 16 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.
  • 65 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 Ortenberg.

Ranstadt

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 5,042

Glauburg

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 3,147

Nidda

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 18,241

Hirzenhain

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 3,026

Büdingen

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km away

Altenstadt

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 12,437

Kefenrod

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 3,101

Echzell

🇩🇪 Germany

13 km awayPop. 5,951

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