Kalkofen


Kalkofen is a municipality in the Donnersbergkreis district, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.

Geography

The village is situated in the valley of the Ohlbach stream. The nearest larger cities are Bad Kreuznach and Kaiserslautern. Neighbouring municipalities are Münsterappel, Winterborn and Alsenz.

History

Kalkofen was first mentioned in a document in 1365.

Politics

Heraldry

The coat of arms shows a lime kiln, referencing the village‘s name, and an argent wheel on azur.

Economy and infrastructure

In 1960 there were 40 farms in the village, which employed 60% of the village‘s population. Today most residents commute to work.
Highways A61 and A63 run east of Kalkofen.
The three bus stops of the village are served by line 914 of the VRN.