scenic viewpoint
Niederwalddenkmal
A colossal Germania statue above Rüdesheim surveys the Rhine vineyards, reached by a cable car over the steep slopes.
40 km · about 45 min drive
Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany · Europe
Rockenhausen sits on the route: 15 minutes from Imsbach, 43km from Deutsche Weinstraße.
Rockenhausen is a town located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. With a population of 5,744, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Rockenhausen 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 Rockenhausen to your route.
Rockenhausen (German pronunciation: [ʁɔkn̩ˈhaʊzn̩] ) is a town in the Donnersbergkreis, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is situated on the river Alsenz, approx. 30 km (19 mi) north of Kaiserslautern.
Rockenhausen is the seat of the Verbandsgemeinde ("collective municipality") Nordpfälzer Land. The town consistsRead more
the villages Marienthal, Dörnbach, and Rockenhausen itself.
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Rockenhausen is located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 49.6297 latitude, 7.8213 longitude.
Rockenhausen has a population of approximately 5,744 people, making it a town in Germany.
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ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
Full driving guide for Germany8 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
A colossal Germania statue above Rüdesheim surveys the Rhine vineyards, reached by a cable car over the steep slopes.
40 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
A narrow cobbled lane of wine taverns and music in the Rheingau, the lively heart of Rhine Valley wine country.
40 km · about 45 min drive
castle
Birthplace of German democracy, this hilltop castle above Neustadt flew the black-red-gold flag at the 1832 festival.
40 km · about 45 min drive
famous road
Germany's oldest wine route winds 85 km past vineyards, almond blossoms and half-timbered villages through the Palatinate.
43 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
A quintessential Rhine wine town of half-timbered houses, medieval towers, and the romantic ruins of Wernerkapelle.
48 km · about 55 min drive
castle
A red-sandstone imperial fortress crowning a Palatinate Forest crag once held the crown jewels and Richard the Lionheart.
50 km · about 55 min drive
bridge
One of Germany's longest suspension footbridges sways 100 m above a Hunsrück valley on a thrilling 360 m crossing.
53 km · about 60 min drive
natural wonder
A steep 120-metre slate rock on the Rhine's narrowest point, legendary home of the siren whose singing lured sailors to their doom.
57 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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