Erbendorf

Erbendorf (German pronunciation: [ˈɛʁbn̩ˌdɔʁf] ^ⓘ; Bavarian: Arndorf) is a town in the Upper Palatinate (Oberpfalz) region of Germany. As of December, 2006, the town has a population of 5,341.

Erbendorf
Town
Coat of arms
Location of Erbendorf within Tirschenreuth district
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Coordinates: 49°50′N 12°3′E
Country	Germany
State	Bavaria
Admin. region	Oberpfalz
District	Tirschenreuth
Subdivisions	23 Ortsteile
Government
• Mayor (2020–26)	Johannes Reger[1] (CSU)
Area
• Total	67.56 km2 (26.09 sq mi)
Elevation	506 m (1,660 ft)
Population  (2024-12-31)[2]
• Total	5,095
• Density	75/km2 (200/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes	92681
Dialling codes	09682
Vehicle registration	TIR
Website	www.erbendorf.de

The following villages are incorporated into the town: Aschenhof, Birkenreuth, Boxdorf, Eppenhof, Frodersreuth, Glashütte, Gössenreuth, Gramlhof, Grötschenreuth, Hauxdorf, Inglashof, Napfberg, Neuenreuth, Pfaben, Plärn, Schadenreuth, Siegritz, Steinbach, Straßenschacht, Thann, Wäldern, Wetzldorf, and Wildenreuth.

Main Attractions of Erbendorf

• Hiking and biking in the Stienwald region; a mountain range and a national park well known for its long-distance trails.
• The Mining Museum of Erbendorf, as the city has a very rich mining history.
• A public recreation center equipped with two heated outdoor pools.
• Walking tour of cellars.

Personalities

Sons and daughters of the city

• Hans Müller (1898-1974), politician (SPD), Member of Bundestag 1953-1965
• Wilhelm Schraml (born 1935), 84. Bishop of Passau

Personalities who have worked in the city

• Norbert Scharf (1952-2010), Landtag deputy (SPD), was from 2005 to 2008 member of the town council of Erbendorf