Bergstraße (district)

Bergstraße (German: Landkreis Bergstraße, Hessian: Londgrääs Bergschdrooß) is a rural district in south Hesse, Germany. History The district was created in 1938. Two old districts, Bensheim and Heppenheim, joined and became Bergstraße. Geography The district is in the Odenwald mountains. Melibokus as the highest elevation at 517 meters. The Bergstraße is a tourist route which from Darmstadt to Wiesloch. The northern part of this route goes through the district and gave it its name. Coat of arms Towns and municipalities Other websites Official website (German)