Rohrbach, Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Rohrbach is a municipality in the district Saalfeld- Rudolstadt, in Thuringia.

  • 3.1 municipal
  • 3.2 Mayor
  • 3.3 Coat of Arms
  • 3.4 partnerships
  • 4.1 Museums
  • 4.2 parks
  • 4.3 Things to Do

Geography

Rohrbach is located in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park in the valley of the Black Sorbitz. The municipality belongs to the administrative community median Schwarzatal, which has its administrative headquarters in the municipality seat village.

Geology

Rohrbach is located in the Thuringian Slate Mountains, therefore, are in the area in many places the remains of old slate quarries. The slate was mined mainly used for roofs and for pen production.

In the mountains between Rohrbach and Döschnitz is also located some old marble quarries. After iron -ore veins was looking for, but the incidence was low and therefore there are only a few short sample gallery, who were beaten at that time in the mountains.

Neighboring communities

Directly from Rohrbach are within the communities Döschnitz, Meura and Wittgendorf.

History

Rohrbach was first mentioned in 1370. Probably the 17th or 18th century there was a large fire that destroyed many buildings. Even today, old foundation remains are often found in excavations. Until the late 19th century, the Olitätenhandel a significant source of income of the village dar.

Policy

Parish council

The Council of the Municipality Rohrbach consists of six women of the Council and councilors.

  • CDU 4 seats
  • SPD 2 seats

(As at municipal election on June 27, 2004)

Mayor

The honorary mayor Carmen Schachtzabel was elected on 27 June 2004.

Coat of arms

The coat of arms was approved on 26 February 1996 by the Thuringian State Office of Administration.

Blazon: "In Blue, from a bent- golden tip, where above a blue wave band, a green bulrush, split; forward a golden mortar, behind a golden lion's head. "

The coat of arms was designed by the Goßwitzer Manfred Fischer.

Partnerships

Partner community is the wine-growing town Wawern.

Culture and sights

Museums

In the building of the Municipal Council is the local history museum which exhibits objects from home, forestry and agriculture. It is close to the historical Rohrbacher pharmacy and the laboratory is located ( in the back of building).

Parks

In addition to the community house is a park where you can play in the summer outdoor chess. On the other side of the road, the system continues. There flowerbeds and clipped hedges dominate the landscape. At the exit direction Meura is a children 's playground, a soccer field and a miniature golf course.

Things to Do

As a tourist center, the municipality has a wide variety of activities. Outdoor chess, mini golf, volleyball and soccer field, game reserve, archery courses and a Segway rental and guided hikes are possible.

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