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Loffenau is a town in the district of Rastatt in Baden-Württemberg in Germany.

Loffenau
Municipality
Location of Loffenau within Rastatt district
BietigheimBühlForbachLichtenau
Loffenau
Loffenau
Coordinates: 48°46′21″N 08°23′08″E
CountryGermany
StateBaden-Württemberg
Admin. regionKarlsruhe
DistrictRastatt
Government
  Mayor (201725) Markus Burger[1]
Area
  Total17.07 km2 (6.59 sq mi)
Elevation
319 m (1,047 ft)
Population
 (2020-12-31)[2]
  Total2,540
  Density150/km2 (390/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
76597
Dialling codes07083
Vehicle registrationRA
Websitewww.loffenau.de

Geography


Loffenau is located within a tributary valley of the Murg River in the western slopes of the northern Black Forest.


History


Loffenau enjoys a rich history, spanning well over seven centuries.


Local attractions


One of the major points of interest in Loffenau is the Protestant Heilig Kreuz (Holy Cross) Church. The 550-year-old Medieval church contains both well-preserved original and restored 19th-century frescos. Among various images of saints and apostles, visitors can admire the well known image of the 'Host Mill.' An easily accessible viewing platform is located within the church. Another major local attraction is the Teufelsmühle (Devil's Mill) which overlooks the town from a lofty altitude of 2979 ft (908m.)

View Teufelsmühle above Loffenau into the Murgtal on a foggy day
View Teufelsmühle above Loffenau into the Murgtal on a foggy day
View Teufelsmühle above Loffenau into the Murgtal
View Teufelsmühle above Loffenau into the Murgtal
tourist attraction Teufelsmühle
tourist attraction Teufelsmühle

Politics


The town is member of the Association of Administrations of Cities. Gernsbach


Local government


The local government consists of twelve elected members and a mayor. (five FWG; four SPD; three CDU)


twinning


The town is twinned with:


Famous people


Both chefs Günter Seeger Michelin starred, Mobil 5 star in the United States, and Harald Wohlfahrt, Michelin starred, were born in Loffenau.

Meryl Streep's paternal ancestors lived in Loffenau, and one was elected mayor. Her great-great-grandfather Gottfried Streeb immigrated to the U.S. from Loffenau.


References


  1. Aktuelle Wahlergebnisse, Staatsanzeiger, accessed 14 September 2021.
  2. "Bevölkerung nach Nationalität und Geschlecht am 31. Dezember 2020" [Population by nationality and sex as of December 31, 2020] (CSV). Statistisches Landesamt Baden-Württemberg (in German). June 2021. Retrieved 17 October 2021.

На других языках


[de] Loffenau

Loffenau ist eine Gemeinde im Landkreis Rastatt in Baden-Württemberg.
- [en] Loffenau

[ru] Лоффенау

Лоффенау (нем. Loffenau) — коммуна в Германии, в земле Баден-Вюртемберг.



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