Laufbach Waterfalls – View of Gernsbach's Old Town loop from Gernsbach

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Laufbach Waterfalls – View of Gernsbach's Old Town loop from Gernsbach

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Laufbach Waterfalls – View of Gernsbach's Old Town loop from Gernsbach

03:29

11.9km

330m

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 10, 2026

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Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

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4.34 km

Laufbach Waterfall

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

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4.63 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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4.68 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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4.71 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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4.94 km

Loffenau Reservoir — trout

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

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10.9 km

View of Gernsbach's Old Town

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Always worth a little stop 🍦

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11.2 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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