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Waldkirchen

Saxony, Germany · Europe

About Waldkirchen

Waldkirchen is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Reichenbach/Vogtland, 53km from Loket Castle.

Waldkirchen is a town located in Saxony, Germany. With a population of 1,212, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Waldkirchen 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 Waldkirchen to your route.

About Waldkirchen

Heinsdorfergrund (German pronunciation: [ˈhaɪnsdɔʁfɐˌɡʁʊnt] ) is a municipality in the Vogtlandkreis district, in Saxony, Germany. The municipality was first mentioned in 1323 as Heinrichesdorf.

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Where is Waldkirchen located?

Waldkirchen is located in Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.5967 latitude, 12.3799 longitude.

What is the population of Waldkirchen?

Waldkirchen has a population of approximately 1,212 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
1,212
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Saxony
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.5967, 12.3799

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 Waldkirchen

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

August Horch Museum

Museum in the birthplace of Audi tracing Saxon automobile history from Horch and DKW through Trabant and modern Volkswagen.

15 km · about 30 min drive

racetrack

Sachsenring

A uniquely anti-clockwise circuit in Saxony with dramatic elevation changes, famous as a left-turn-dominant MotoGP venue.

31 km · about 35 min drive

historic highway

Schleizer Dreieck

Germany's oldest road racing circuit, in use since 1923, a triangle of Thuringian public roads still raced on today. The public sections make an atmospheric drive with the racing surface underfoot.

40 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Karlovy Vary

An elegant spa town famous for its hot springs, ornate colonnades, and pastel-colored buildings nestled in a forested valley.

53 km · about 60 min drive

castle

Loket Castle

A stout Romanesque-Gothic castle on a rocky spur encircled by the Ohre river, near Karlovy Vary.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Waldkirchen

  • 40 kmSchleizer DreieckGermany's oldest road racing circuit, in use since 1923, a triangle of Thuringian public roads still raced on today. The public sections make an atmospheric drive with the racing surface underfoot.

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 Waldkirchen.

Lengenfeld

🇩🇪 Germany

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Reichenbach/Vogtland

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 22,530

Hirschfeld

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 1,287

Neumark

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 3,281

Rodewisch

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 7,577

Treuen

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 9,189

Mylau

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 3,041

Limbach

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 1,574

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