Laufbach Waterfalls – Gernsbach Old Town loop from Gernsbach

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Laufbach Waterfalls – Gernsbach Old Town loop from Gernsbach

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Laufbach Waterfalls – Gernsbach Old Town loop from Gernsbach

03:06

11.3km

190m

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: August 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.03 km

Bench With a View of the Black Forest

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From the bench you have a wonderful view of the surrounding mountains and meadows...

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4.57 km

View of Teufelsmühle

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

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5.20 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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5.22 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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5.43 km

Loffenau Reservoir — trout

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

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6.47 km

Krummes Eck

Forest

8.61 km

Kurpark Gernsbach

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Very nice park with many rhododendron shrubs

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10.5 km

Gernsbach Old Town

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The historic city center of Gernsbach is under monument protection. The city wall with the stork tower, the old town hall and the many half-timbered houses characterize the cityscape.

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11.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.92 km

2.42 km

1.19 km

397 m

275 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.68 km

2.34 km

2.20 km

761 m

269 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

16°C

7°C

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Comments

April 30, 2024,Nach Gernsbach zur Sparkasse und Retour

Today we walked to the savings bank.
From Loffenau through the Igelbachtal to Gernsbach.
Quickly did some banking and then back to Loffenau via the Kugelberg.
Nice, entertaining tour.
Great views, Igelbachbad outdoor pool (Gernsbach), Gernsbach spa gardens, Gernsbach old town, Murginsel Gernsbach, etc.

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