Dautphetal

Dautphetal is known in Hesse chiefly for the Dautphe stream, which gives this dispersed municipality its name. Set in the Lahn-Dill-Bergland north-west of Marburg, it brings together twelve formerly independent communities among wooded uplands, fields and small valley settlements. The Dautphe flows east towards the Lahn, connecting the area with one of central Hesse’s principal river corridors. The present municipality was formed in 1974 during Hesse’s local-government reform, while districts including Dautphe, Buchenau and Friedensdorf have retained distinct local identities. Its quiet rural setting provides a contrast to nearby Marburg. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of Hesse connects regionally.

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