Laufbach Waterfall – Trail above the Laufbach loop from Hörden

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Laufbach Waterfall – Trail above the Laufbach loop from Hörden

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Laufbach Waterfall – Trail above the Laufbach loop from Hörden

03:12

10.5km

350m

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 4, 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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169 m

St. Johannes Nepomuk Church Hörden

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The Catholic Church of St. Johannes Nepomuk was built in Hörden at the end of the 19th century and is beautifully decorated on the inside. With great stained glass windows. …

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1.13 km

Galgenberg (NSG)

Nature Reserve

1.45 km

View into the Laufbach Valley and to the Teufelsmühle

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Brilliant view from the path.

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2.30 km

Trail With Benches in Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

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There are many seating options along this narrow path

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3.85 km

Prinzenhütte

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The Dreizielstein (444m) is a crossroads of diverse paths north of Loffenau.
At the Dreizielstein the Schmalzlacher Prinzenhütte with 2 tables in front of it stands for a rest.

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6.17 km

Laufbach Waterfall

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This is where Laufbach and Hartbach meet... nice place for a break

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6.46 km

Trail above the Laufbach

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Natural path with a beautiful view of the Laufbach. Be careful when it rains because of the risk of slipping.

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6.52 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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6.54 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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10.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.07 km

3.45 km

1.08 km

907 m

Surfaces

4.64 km

4.08 km

973 m

736 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

12°C

4°C

13 %

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Comments

June 21, 2022,Laufbachwasserfälle-Dreizielstein-NSG Galgenberg

Start was at the parking lot of the Gernsbacher Runde am Laufbachtal.
We passed the Laufbach waterfalls and through Loffenau to the Dreizielstein, which we used for a cold drink.
This was followed by a beautiful trail that brought us back.

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June 16, 2025,Tour über den Galgenberg zum Dreizielstein

The trail over Galgenberg to the Prinzenhütte follows narrow paths, partly along a ridge in the forest, amidst beautiful scenery! The return descent is a leisurely one on wide forest paths between meadows with magnificent views! The last few kilometers follow the Laufbach stream, which provides refreshing cooling on hot days!

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November 19, 2023,Wander - Tour...Galgenberg & Laufbachtal

At the end of the weekend we took advantage of the weather again. It was pretty warm for mid-November.

The climb to Galgenberg was great, great path, but also challenging at times. Then we went towards Loffenau to the Laufbach Falls. Also a very nice place and a great path down to the Laufbachtal. From there we ended our tour …

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April 3, 2023,RA-Gernsbach Laufbachwasserfälle-11-N2

The path first goes along a stream, past a waterfall and the ruins of an oil mill. Then a piece on a gravel and tarmac path, which does not bother you with the beautiful view and the orchards. Some beautiful paths too.

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