It is situated in the North Palatine Uplands, at the foot of the Donnersberg, which lies about 3 km west of the village.
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It belongs to the Verbandsgemeinde of Kirchheimbolanden.
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In Dreisen, 4 km away from Bennhausen, the railway line has been closed down and operates only on weekends during the summer months, through the Zellertal railway.