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Loffenau Reservoir — trout – Laufbach Waterfalls loop from Gernsbach Mitte

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Loffenau Reservoir — trout – Laufbach Waterfalls loop from Gernsbach Mitte

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Loffenau Reservoir — trout – Laufbach Waterfalls loop from Gernsbach Mitte

02:30

8.99km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.78 km

View of Gernsbach

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Beautiful forest path with a view of Gernsbach

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3.85 km

View of Merkur

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4.22 km

Loffenau Reservoir — trout

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Small reservoir above the waterfalls, almost directly at the entrance to Loffenau.

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4.38 km

Kirchwiesen Park, Loffenau

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A small park was created directly on the Laufbach. There is seating and a mini barefoot course.

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4.65 km

Former Oil Mill in Loffenau

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In 1930, an oil mill was still operating directly at the Laufbach waterfalls, and tools (parts of the oil press) are still on display on a small platform. An information …

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4.67 km

Laufbach Waterfalls

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Due to the valley location - albeit elevated - several mountain streams flow together in Loffenau and unite in the Laufbach. The water is collected in the Sägmühlteich and released …

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5.28 km

View of Teufelsmühle

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View from the panoramic trail over Loffenau to the Teufelsmühle located above.

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6.15 km

Schäfers Bänkle View in Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

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8.99 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.16 km

2.16 km

317 m

279 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.00 km

2.70 km

620 m

489 m

142 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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Loffenau Reservoir — trout – Laufbach Waterfalls loop from Gernsbach Mitte

View of Gernsbach

View of Merkur

Loffenau Reservoir — trout

Kirchwiesen Park, Loffenau

Former Oil Mill in Loffenau

Laufbach Waterfalls

View of Teufelsmühle

Schäfers Bänkle View in Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

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