Small, but Oho! Discover the secrets of the smallest communities in RLP

Small, but Oho! Discover the secrets of the smallest communities in RLP

Rheinland-Palatinate is not only known for its picturesque wine landscapes, but also for the remarkably small communities that are located in the region. A current overview has shown that the ten smallest communities in Germany are majority in this country. Martinstein, which is located in the Nahe-Glan community near Bad Kreuznach, leads the list.

Martinstein has an area of ​​only 0.39 km², which corresponds to about 55 soccer fields. According to merkur.de there is a population of around 300 people, while the official population in 2022 was 257. The majority of the residents are between 50 and 64 years old. An interesting feature of this small community is that it is the popular destination that is ideal for hiking and bike tours. Diverse paths, including the nearby road and the Naheradweg, attract nature lovers and wine lovers. A organic farm machine also ensures culinary peculiarities on site.

other small communities in Rhineland-Palatinate

The municipalities of Almersbach and Ziegenhain follow in places second and three. Almersbach comes to an area of ​​0.61 km² and is home to around 400 inhabitants. Interestingly, the municipality has been owned by city rights since 1357. The oldest known structure is the church, which was first mentioned in 1199. Ziegenhain, with an area of ​​0.71 km², has around 160 inhabitants and is characterized by their agricultural character.

• Misselberg: 0.74 km², approx. 100 inhabitants, known for an old narcissus stock.
• Charlottenberg: 0.76 km², approx. 150 inhabitants, offers a Frauenlandhaus for seminars.
• Nehren: 0.76 km², approx. 120 inhabitants, has Roman roots and beautiful fishing options.
• Niederlauch: 0.79 km², less than 50 inhabitants, known for his baroque Martinskirche.
• Niedersteinbach: 0.79 km², approx. 200 inhabitants, has a village community center and old half -timbered houses.
• Philippsheim: 0.89 km², approx. 100 inhabitants, famous for sandstone buildings and traditional festivals.
• longen: 0.97 km², approx. 120 inhabitants, with a Gothic chapel from 1495.

The small size of these communities is no coincidence. As ludwigshafen24.de , 72 of the 100 smallest communities in Germany have been based in Rhineland-Palatinate. This high number is particularly due to a comprehensive area reform in the 1960s and 1970s, which was implemented differently in different federal states. While smaller places were often connected in other federal states, many small communities in Rhineland-Palatinate remained independent.

The combination of history, natural location and cultural attractions makes these small communities particularly attractive. The annual events, such as the wine hiking weekend in Martinstein, also contribute to bringing visitors and locals together and maintaining local culture.