Rimbach, Hesse

Infobox Ort in Deutschland
Name = Rimbach
image_photo =
Wappen = Rimbach.jpg
lat_deg = 49 |lat_min = 37 |lat_sec = 24
lon_deg = 8 |lon_min = 45 |lon_sec = 36
Lageplan =
Bundesland = Hessen
Regierungsbezirk = Darmstadt
Landkreis = Bergstraße
Höhe = 174
Fläche = 23.16
Einwohner = 8605
Stand = 2006-12-31
PLZ = 64666–64668
PLZ-alt = 6149
Vorwahl = 06253
Kfz = HP
Gemeindeschlüssel = 06 4 31 019
LOCODE = DE RIM
Adresse = Rathausstraße 1
64668 Rimbach
Website = [http://www.rimbach-odw.de/ www.rimbach-odw.de]
Bürgermeister = Hans-Jürgen Pfeifer,
Partei = SPD

Rimbach in the Odenwald is a community in the Bergstraße district in southern Hesse, Germany.

Geography

Location

The community lies in the Odenwald some 30 km north of Heidelberg and about 35 km northeast of Mannheim. It is found on "Bundesstraße" 38, and through it flows the Weschnitz.

Neighbouring communities

Rimbach borders in the north on the community of Fürth, in the east on the community of Grasellenbach, in the southeast on the community of Wald-Michelbach, in the south on the community of Mörlenbach and in the west on the town of Heppenheim.

Constituent communities

Rimbach’s "Ortsteile" are Albersbach, Lauten-Weschnitz, Mitlechtern, Münschbach, Unter-Mengelbach and Zotzenbach.

Climate

Owing to its location in Bergstraße district, a mild climate prevails in Rimbach, which often leads to what in Germany is a very early blossoming of the almond trees.

History

In 795, Rimbach had its first documentary mention, and in 1995 it celebrated its 1,200-year jubilee.

Politics

Community council

The municipal election held on 26 March 2006 yielded the following results:

Mayor

Mayor Hans-Jürgen Pfeifer (SPD) was reëlected on 26 March 2006 with 70.6% of the vote.

Town partnerships

*flagicon|United Kingdom Colwich-Haywood, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom since 1983
*flagicon|France Thourotte, Oise, France since 1983

Economy and infrastructure

Transport

Rimbach lies on the "Weschnitztalbahn" (railway) from Weinheim to Fürth in the Odenwald, from which the "Überwaldbahn" branches off to Wald-Michelbach in Mörlenbach.

Moreover, "Bundesstraße" 38 runs through Rimbach. The "Saukopftunnel", dedicated in 1999, made it possible to detour around Birkenau on "Bundesstraße" 38a, improving Rimbach’s road link with Weinheim and the Autobahn network. A new bottleneck, however, has cropped up at Mörlenbach, whose bypass is being planned.

Education

* 5 kindergartens
* 1 daycare centre
* 3 primary schools
* 1 Hauptschule and Realschule (RBS)
* 1 Gymnasium (Martin-Luther-Schule)

Culture and sightseeing

Theatre

* K.U.S.S. - Martin-Luther-Schule students’ theatre
* Jugendbühne - Martin-Luther-Schule students’ theatre
* Center Stage - English Theater - Martin-Luther-Schule students’ theatre
* Grünes Theater - KSG Mitlechtern

Regular events

* Rimbescher Kerwe (church consecration festival)
* Rimbacher Pfingstmarkt (Whitsun market)
* Rimbacher Herbst (Autumn)
* Rimbacher Frühling (Spring)
* Schwarzwurzelfastnacht in Rimbach (“Black Sausage Carnival”)
* Nikolausparty in Rimbach

Youth groups

* Katholische Junge Gemeinde (KJG) St. Elisabeth Rimbach (a tent camp every year)
* Christliche Pfadfinderschaft im CPD (Scouting)
* Jugendfeuerwehr (youth fire brigade)
* Jugendrotkreuz (Red Cross)

Weblinks

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