Reichhart

Reichhart is a fictional municipality created for illustrative purposes, intended to represent a typical small Central European town.

Geographically, Reichhart sits in a wooded valley at about 320 meters above sea level, along the Reichbach river. Surrounding terrain includes pastures, mixed forests, and terraced slopes used for orchards and small farms. The climate is temperate, with mild summers and cold winters.

The first written record of Reichhart dates to the 13th century, when a local mill and chapelry were documented. Through the late medieval period the settlement grew around agriculture and trade routes. In the 19th and 20th centuries, rail access and modest industry contributed to diversification before the postwar shift toward services.

As of the latest census, Reichhart has about 5,400 residents. The population is predominantly German-speaking, with small communities of migrants. The town shows an aging profile typical of rural communities, with steady but limited population growth.

The local economy relies on dairy farming, orchard products, and light manufacturing. Services, retail, and tourism support residents and visitors drawn by nearby trails. Reichhart is connected by a regional road network and has a single railway station on the Veridia–Harth line, with regular bus links to neighboring municipalities.

Cultural life centers on an annual harvest festival and the Reichhart Museum of Local History. A community choir and a football club are active. Notable fictional residents include Mayor Eva Klein and writer Lukas Hartmann.