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Hambach Castle
Birthplace of German democracy, this hilltop castle above Neustadt flew the black-red-gold flag at the 1832 festival.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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Otterberg
Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany · Europe
About Otterberg
Otterberg sits on the route: 10 minutes from Mehlbach, 35km from Deutsche Weinstraße.
Otterberg is in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, with about 5,200 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Mehlbach, about 4 km away.
Otterberg (German pronunciation: [ˈɔtɐˌbɛʁk] ) is a town in the district of Kaiserslautern in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate with about 7,350 (as of 6/2006) inhabitants. It is situated approximately 7 kilometres (4 mi) north of Kaiserslautern.
Otterberg is the seat of the Verbandsgemeinde ("collectiveRead more
municipality") Otterbach-Otterberg.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Otterberg?
Within an hour or so of Otterberg: Hambach Castle (32 km), Deutsche Weinstraße (35 km), Trifels Castle (37 km), Château de Fleckenstein (51 km).
Are there any good drives near Otterberg?
The nearest famous roads are Deutsche Weinstraße, Moselle Valley Road (B53) and Mosel Valley Wine Route.
Where is Otterberg?
Otterberg is in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, about 4 km from Mehlbach.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,215
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Rheinland-Pfalz
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 49.5030, 7.7699
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Germany
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 Otterberg
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
famous road
Deutsche Weinstraße
Germany's oldest wine route winds 85 km past vineyards, almond blossoms and half-timbered villages through the Palatinate.
35 km · about 40 min drive
castle
Trifels Castle
A red-sandstone imperial fortress crowning a Palatinate Forest crag once held the crown jewels and Richard the Lionheart.
37 km · about 45 min drive
castle
Château de Fleckenstein
Ruined 12th-century castle carved directly into a 43-metre sandstone bar on the German border of the Northern Vosges, with rock-hewn stairways, chambers and forest views from the summit platform.
51 km · about 60 min drive
museum
Technik Museum Speyer
Sister museum to Sinsheim featuring a Boeing 747, submarine, and extensive collection of vintage and classic automobiles.
53 km · about 60 min drive
cathedral
Speyer Cathedral
The world's largest surviving Romanesque church, this imperial cathedral holds the tombs of eight German emperors and kings.
53 km · about 60 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Niederwalddenkmal
A colossal Germania statue above Rüdesheim surveys the Rhine vineyards, reached by a cable car over the steep slopes.
54 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
Rüdesheim Drosselgasse
A narrow cobbled lane of wine taverns and music in the Rheingau, the lively heart of Rhine Valley wine country.
54 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Otterberg
- 35 kmDeutsche WeinstraßeGermany's oldest wine route winds 85 km past vineyards, almond blossoms and half-timbered villages through the Palatinate.
- 54 kmNiederwalddenkmalA colossal Germania statue above Rüdesheim surveys the Rhine vineyards, reached by a cable car over the steep slopes.
- 71 kmMoselle Valley Road (B53)A slow, beautiful river road through the steepest vineyards in Europe between Trier and Koblenz.
- 73 kmGeierlay Suspension BridgeOne of Germany's longest suspension footbridges sways 100 m above a Hunsrück valley on a thrilling 360 m crossing.
- 74 kmUpper Middle Rhine ValleyA UNESCO-listed 65-km stretch of the Rhine between Koblenz and Bingen, lined with over 40 castles, vineyards, and historic towns.
- 74 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
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