Roßdorf am Forst is a small village located in Bavaria, Germany. It is in Upper Franconia, in the Bamberg district. Roßdorf am Forst is a constituent community of Strullendorf.

In 2009, Roßdorf am Forst had a total population of 510.[1]

Geography

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The village is about 3 kilometers north-east from Strullendorf. It has an area of about 28 hectares.

It has an elevation of about 300 meters.[2]

History

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Roßdorf am Forst was mentioned for the first time in the second half of the 12th century; it was at that time called "Ratestorf."

Infrastructure

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In Roßdorf am Forst there is a brewery and restaurant named the "Brauerei Sauer."

Around the town are the Staatsstraßen 2276, 2210 and 2188. In the west lies the Bundesautobahn 73.

References

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  1. ^ "Gemeinde Strullendorf - Demographie" Archived 2011-07-19 at the Wayback Machine, December 31, 2009. (in German)
  2. ^ "Google Maps - Search Result", Accessed September 20, 2010.
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49°51′58″N 10°59′46″E / 49.86611°N 10.99611°E / 49.86611; 10.99611