Oberheimbach

#5278 among destinations in Germany

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Oberheimbach is an Ortsgemeinde – a municipality belonging to a Verbandsgemeinde, a kind of collective municipality – in the Mainz-Bingen district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. ()

Alternative names: Population: ~550 ppl (2019)Area: 3.37 mi²Coordinates: 50°1'22"N, 7°46'57"E

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Oberheimbach – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Burg Pfalzgrafenstein, Rheinstein Castle, Burg Stahleck, Burg Sooneck.

4.2 miN
14th-century castle set on a tiny island
Burg Pfalzgrafenstein, Kaub
108 min walk • Nestled on a rocky islet in the middle of the Rhine River near Kaub, Germany, Burg Pfalzgrafenstein stands as a picturesque emblem of the region's medieval past. This unique castle, often simply known as "the Pfalz," was constructed in the early 14th century and has a...
3.9 miSE
Polished hotel in a medieval castle
Rheinstein Castle, Trechtingshausen
101 min walk • Perched on a rocky promontory overlooking the Rhine River, Rheinstein Castle is a testament to Germany's storied past. Located near the town of Trechtingshausen, this enchanting castle dates back to the early 14th century and is a prime example of the romantic Rhine...
2.6 miN
Historical place, Forts and castles
Burg Stahleck, Bacharach
66 min walk • Perched high on a hill overlooking the Rhine Valley, Burg Stahleck is a must-visit destination for travelers in Bacharach, Germany. This medieval castle, now functioning as a hostel, offers a unique blend of historical charm and affordable accommodation, making it an...
1.9 miE
Forts and castles, Museum, History museum
Burg Sooneck, Trechtingshausen
49 min walk • Nestled in the verdant hills above the Rhine Valley lies Burg Sooneck, a historical gem in the quaint village of Niederheimbach, near Trechtingshausen, Germany. This medieval castle, steeped in history, offers visitors a glimpse into the region's storied past...
3.4 miE
Museum, Forts and castles, History museum
Reichenstein Castle, Trechtingshausen
87 min walk • Reichenstein Castle, also known as Falkenburg is a castle in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley. It stands on a mountain spur on the eastern slope of the Bingen Forest, above the Rhineland-Palatinate municipality of Trechtingshausen in the Mainz-Bingen district in Germany.
5.6 miSE
Waterfront fortress and ex-signal station
Mäuseturm, Bingen
143 min walk • The Mouse Tower is a stone tower on a small island in the Rhine, outside Bingen am Rhein, Germany.
5.5 miSE
Castle ruins, visible from hiking path
Ehrenfels Castle, Rüdesheim
140 min walk • Ehrenfels Castle is a ruined hillside castle above the Rhine Gorge near the town of Rüdesheim am Rhein in Hesse, Germany. It is located on the steep eastern bank of the river amid extended vineyards. The grape variety Ehrenfelser is named after the castle.
1.8 miNE
Church
St. Martin's Church, Lorch am Rhein
45 min walk • St. Martin is a Gothic church and the associated Catholic parish in Lorch am Rhein, Hesse, Germany. In 2002, it became part of the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The church features the oldest and largest monochrome wood-carved altar in Germany.
1.3 miNE
Forts and castles
Heimburg, Lorch am Rhein
34 min walk • The Heimburg is a castle in the village of Niederheimbach in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
1.3 miN
Forts and castles
Burg Fürstenberg, Lorch am Rhein
34 min walk • The Burg Fürstenberg is a castle in the municipality of Oberdiebach in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. When the castle was built, in 1219, this part of the small Oberdiebach was the village of Rheindiebach.
4.5 miN
Forts and castles
Burg Gutenfels, Kaub
116 min walk • Gutenfels Castle, also known as Caub Castle, is a castle 110m above the town of Kaub in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.