Erbendorf

Erbendorf is a town in the Upper Palatinate (Oberpfalz) region of Germany. As of December, 2006, the town has a population of 5,341.

Erbendorf
Coat of arms
Location of Erbendorf within Tirschenreuth district
Erbendorf
Erbendorf
Coordinates: 49°50′N 12°3′E
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionOberpfalz
DistrictTirschenreuth
Subdivisions23 Ortsteile
Government
  MayorHans Donko (CSU)
Area
  Total67.55 km2 (26.08 sq mi)
Elevation
506 m (1,660 ft)
Population
 (2018-12-31)[1]
  Total5,085
  Density75/km2 (190/sq mi)
Time zoneCET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes
92681
Dialling codes09682
Vehicle registrationTIR
Websitewww.erbendorf.de

The following villages are incorporated into the town: Aschenhof, Birkenreuth, Boxdorf, Eppenhof, Frodersreuth, Glashütte, Gössenreuth, Gramlhof, Grötschenreuth, Hauxdorf, Inglashof, Napfberg, Neuenreuth, Pfaben, Plärn, Schadenreuth, Siegritz, Steinbach, Straßenschacht, Thann, Wäldern, Wetzldorf, and Wildenreuth.

Main Attractions of Erbendorf

  • Hiking and biking in the Stienwald region; a mountain range and a national park well known for its long-distance trials.
  • The Mining Museum of Erbendorf, as the city has a very rich mining history.
  • A public recreation center equipped with two heated outdoor pools.

Personalities

Sons and daughters of the city

Personalities who have worked in the city

  • Norbert Scharf (1952-2010), Landtag deputy (SPD), was from 2005 to 2008 member of the town council of Erbendorf

References

  1. "Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes". Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik und Datenverarbeitung (in German). July 2019.


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