The smallest communities in Rhineland-Palatinate: A look at Martin's miracle!
The smallest communities in Rhineland-Palatinate: A look at Martin's miracle!
in Rhineland-Palatinate, one of the two federal states with the smallest communities in Germany, inspires the municipality of Martinstein with its special award: it is the smallest community in the country and at the same time Germany, with only 0.39 km² area. The varied nature and the associated leisure opportunities made Martinstein a popular destination for hikers and cyclists. Around 300 inhabitants who live here benefit from an excellent infrastructure, which includes a 24/7 available organic food machine that ensures fresh products.
Martinstein is idyllically located on the left bank of the Nahe and is surrounded by the Hunsrück and North Palatinate mountain landscape. Historical roots go back to the 14th century when a castle was built here. The place owes its name to St. Martin von Tours, and is particularly known for its wine hiking trails that attract tourists from near and far. One of the annual highlights is the wine hiking weekend, in which the variety of local wines is celebrated.
The smallest communities in Rhineland-Palatinate
The article by Merkur also presents the other small communities in Rhineland-Palatinate, which almost all have a special attractiveness due to their small area. In second place the municipality of Almersbach ranks with 0.61 km² and around 400 inhabitants. The oldest church, which was mentioned in 1199, is one of the historical highlights of the place that has had city rights since 1357
with 0.71 km² and about 160 inhabitants, Ziegenhain is also a special place that impresses with its agricultural character. The goat in the coat of arms refers to the agricultural roots of the village. Misselberg, with an area of 0.74 km² and around 100 inhabitants, is known for his natural monument: a wild narcissus population that attracts many nature lovers every year.
| community | area (km²)
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| Martinstein | 0.39 | approx. 300 |
| Almersbach | 0.61 | approx. 400 |
| goat grove | 0.71 | approx. 160 |
| Misselberg | 0.74 | approx. 100 |
| Charlottenberg | 0.76 | approx. 150 |
| Nehren | 0.76 | approx. 120 |
| DISTALLATION | 0.79 | less than 50 |
| Niedersteinbach | 0.79 | approx. 200 |
| Philippsheim | 0.89 | approx. 100 |
| longen | 0.97 | approx. 120 |
The context of the smallest communities
The smallest communities in Germany are recorded by the . In addition to Martinstein, many of the smallest communities in Germany are located in Rhineland-Palatinate. While Martinstein is undisputedly the smallest community, the Arnis municipality in Schleswig-Holstein follows her with 0.45 km².
The small area extension of these communities stands in a strong contrast to the enormous cultural and historical importance, which is often associated with them. Hardly any other place in Germany has such a high density of traditions and activities, such as the small villages in Rhineland-Palatinate. The interplay of tradition and nature not only attracts hikers, but also gives these communities an unmistakable identity.
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