Elz

Elz is a German geographical name that may refer to more than one place in Germany. The name is used for at least two towns in different states.

Elz, Baden-Württemberg, is a municipality in the Ortenau district in southwestern Germany. It is situated in the Black Forest region near Lahr and forms part of the administrative region of Freiburg. The community has rural surroundings and is integrated into the local economy of the Ortenau area, with agriculture and small businesses contributing to its character.

Elz, Hesse, is a municipality in the Limburg-Weilburg district in western Germany. It lies in a rural part of Hesse and participates in regional associations with neighboring communities. The local economy is typical of smaller Hessian towns, combining agriculture, small services, and commuting links to larger towns.

Other uses: The name Elz appears in other place names in German-speaking areas and occasionally as a surname. The origin of the name is uncertain in this brief entry, but it is commonly associated with place-names in western and southwestern Germany.