Rückersdorf, Thuringia

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

Rückersdorf
Coat of arms of Rückersdorf
Location of Rückersdorf within Greiz district
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Rückersdorf is located in Germany
Rückersdorf
Rückersdorf
Rückersdorf is located in Thuringia
Rückersdorf
Rückersdorf
Coordinates: 50°49′N 12°13′E / 50.817°N 12.217°E / 50.817; 12.217
CountryGermany
StateThuringia
DistrictGreiz
Municipal assoc.Ländereck
Subdivisions3
Government
 • Mayor (2022–28) Axel Jakob[1]
Area
 • Total12.47 km2 (4.81 sq mi)
Highest elevation
373 m (1,224 ft)
Lowest elevation
270 m (890 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[2]
 • Total689
 • Density55/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
07580
Dialling codes036602
Vehicle registrationGRZ

Geography

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Neighboring Communities

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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

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The municipality consists of the villages Rückersdorf, Haselbach and Reust.

Culture and landmarks

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Rückersdorf is part of the Diocese of Dresden-Meissen.

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

Education

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

References

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  1. ^ Gewählte Bürgermeister - aktuelle Landesübersicht, Freistaat Thüringen, accessed 10 November 2022.
  2. ^ "Bevölkerung der Gemeinden, erfüllenden Gemeinden und Verwaltungsgemeinschaften in Thüringen Gebietsstand: 31.12.2022" (in German). Thüringer Landesamt für Statistik. June 2023.