Ehenbichl facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ehenbichl
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Chapel in Ehenbichl
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 Ehenbichl
Location in Austria
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| Country | Austria | |
| State | Tyrol | |
| District | Reutte | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.28 km2 (2.81 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 862 m (2,828 ft) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
6600
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| Area code | 05672 | |
| Vehicle registration | RE | |
| Website | www.ehenbichl. tirol.gv.at |
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Ehenbichl is a small town, also called a municipality, in Austria. About 825 people lived here as of 2019. It's located in the Reutte area, which is part of the Tyrol state in Austria.
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Exploring Ehenbichl's Location
This town is found in the Reutte district. It sits in the Reutte valley. A hill called Sintwag, which is 939 meters high, separates Ehenbichl from the main town of Reutte. This means Ehenbichl is a bit off the busiest roads.
The town is built on land shaped by the Lech River. This river also marks the edge of the town. A part of Ehenbichl called Rieden is in the southwest, close to the town of Weißenbach am Lech.
Towns Near Ehenbichl
Ehenbichl has a few neighboring towns. These are:
Ancient Roads and Bike Paths
Ehenbichl is part of a special bike path called the Fernradweg. This path follows an old Roman road from ancient times. Imagine cycling where Romans once marched!
Parts of Ehenbichl
The municipality of Ehenbichl is made up of two main villages. Here's how many people lived in each as of January 1, 2019:
- Ehenbichl (666 people)
- Vineyards (159 people)
A Look Back: Ehenbichl's History
Ehenbichl was first written about in official papers way back in 1404. It was called Ehenpühel then.
Later, in 1968, a hospital for the Reutte district was built here.
Ehenbichl's Special Symbol: The Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or logo for a town. Ehenbichl got its coat of arms in 1983.
The shield is split into green and gold. The green part at the top has golden "battlements." These look like the top of a castle wall. They remind us of Ehrenberg Castle, which is close to Ehenbichl.
In the golden part, there's a black stag's antler. This antler reminds us that this area used to be a special hunting ground for princes. It also shows that there were many wild animals, especially deer, in the past. The town's flag colors are green and yellow, just like the coat of arms!
Famous People from Ehenbichl
Some well-known people come from Ehenbichl:
- Sonja Ledl-Rossmann (born 1974): She is a politician.
- Florian Rudig (born 1980): He is a television and event host.
- Michael Wolf (born 1981): He is a professional ice hockey player.
- Nicole Hosp (born 1983): She is a former professional ski racer.
See also
In Spanish: Ehenbichl para niños
