Rückersdorf, Thuringia

Rückersdorf is a municipality in the eastern part of the Thuringian landkreis of Greiz and belongs to the Verwaltungsgemeinschaft of Wünschendorf/Elster.

Rückersdorf
Coat of arms
Location of Rückersdorf within Greiz district
Rückersdorf
Rückersdorf
Coordinates: 50°49′N 12°13′E
CountryGermany
StateThuringia
DistrictGreiz
Municipal assoc.Wünschendorf/Elster
Subdivisions2
Government
  MayorKonrad Burkhardt
Area
  Total12.47 km2 (4.81 sq mi)
Highest elevation
373 m (1,224 ft)
Lowest elevation
270 m (890 ft)
Population
 (2019-12-31)[1]
  Total730
  Density59/km2 (150/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
07580
Dialling codes036602
Vehicle registrationGRZ

Geography

Neighboring Communities

Nearby municipalities are Braunichswalde, Hilbersdorf, Kauern, Linda bei Weida, Paitzdorf, and the City of Ronneburg in the Landkreis of Greiz; Heukewalde and Jonaswalde in the Landkreis of Altenburger Land; as well as the City of Crimmitschau in the Saxon Landkreis of Zwickauer Land.

Municipal divisions

The municipality's two districts are Haselbach and the village of Reust.

History

Religion

Rückersdorf is part of the Diocese of Dresden-Meissen.

Culture and landmarks

The municipality's Bismarck Tower, called the Reuster Turm, is located in Reust. From the site there is a good view of the town and the surrounding countryside. The Reuster Turm is opened on the weekends from Easter to the end of October

Business and Infrastructure

Public Education

Rückersdorf is the location of its Verwaltungsgemeinschaft's elementary school.

References

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