Winterbach () is a municipality in the
district of Bad Kreuznach in
Rhineland-Palatinate
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, in western
Germany
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. It belongs to the
Rüdesheim association. Winterbach is also a state-approved
resort
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.
Geography
Winterbach is located in the southern Hunsrück, on the edge of the Soonwald at the 657 meter high Ellerspring. With 77.1 percent of the land area being wooded. The Ellerbach (Saale), Ellerbach also flows through the village. Winterbach also includes the residences of Forsthaus Winterbach, Kreershäuschen and Kuhpferch.
References
Bad Kreuznach (district)
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