natural wonder
Edersee
A vast forest-fringed reservoir in Kellerwald National Park, famed for its dam, sailing and a sunken village at low water.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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Grebenstein
Hesse, Germany · Europe
About Grebenstein
Grebenstein sits on the route: 10 minutes from Udenhausen, 39km from Edersee.
Grebenstein is in Hesse, Germany, with about 6,200 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Udenhausen, about 4 km away.
Grebenstein (German pronunciation: [ˈɡʁeːbm̩ˌʃtaɪn] ; Low German: Grebensteen) is a town in the district of Kassel, in Hesse, Germany. It is located 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) northwest of Kassel on the German Timber-Frame Road.
In 1762 it was the scene of a battle between British-German and French troops during theRead more
Seven Years' War.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Grebenstein?
Within an hour or so of Grebenstein: Edersee (39 km), Kellerwald-Edersee National Park (44 km), Bilster Berg (45 km), PS Storage Depot Einbeck (52 km).
Are there any good drives near Grebenstein?
The nearest famous roads are Schottenring.
Where is Grebenstein?
Grebenstein is in Hesse, Germany, about 4 km from Udenhausen.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 6,238
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Hesse
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 51.4465, 9.4125
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Germany
ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
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Worth the detour from Grebenstein
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
Kellerwald-Edersee National Park
One of Germany's largest beech forests, this UNESCO wilderness shelters ancient trees, wildcats and red deer above the Eder.
44 km · about 50 min drive
racetrack
Bilster Berg
A private 4.2km circuit built in a former British Army ammunition depot in the Teutoburg Forest, with 70m of elevation change, blind crests and a Mausefalle-style plunge. Access is by track day or driving experience only.
45 km · about 50 min drive
museum
PS Storage Depot Einbeck
Quirky German museum with stacked towers of classic cars and an interactive celebration of car culture and engineering.
52 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
PS.SPEICHER
A world-class mobility museum in Einbeck showcasing the history of motorised transport through interactive exhibits and over 400 vehicles.
52 km · about 60 min drive
natural wonder
Externsteine
Five dramatic sandstone pillars rise from the Teutoburg Forest, carved with medieval reliefs and steeped in pagan legend.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Driving in Germany
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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