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Loffenau

Coordinates: 48°46′21″N 08°23′08″E / 48.77250°N 8.38556°E / 48.77250; 8.38556
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Loffenau
Coat of arms of Loffenau
Location of Loffenau within Rastatt district
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Loffenau is located in Germany
Loffenau
Loffenau
Loffenau is located in Baden-Württemberg
Loffenau
Loffenau
Coordinates: 48°46′21″N 08°23′08″E / 48.77250°N 8.38556°E / 48.77250; 8.38556
CountryGermany
StateBaden-Württemberg
Admin. regionKarlsruhe
DistrictRastatt
Government
 • Mayor (2017–25) Markus Burger[1]
Area
 • Total17.07 km2 (6.59 sq mi)
Elevation
319 m (1,047 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[2]
 • Total2,594
 • 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

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

Geography

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

History

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

Demographics

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Population development:[3]

Year Inhabitants
1990 2,617
2001 2,683
2011 2,531
2021 2,534

Local attractions

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A major point 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
Tourist attraction Teufelsmühle

Politics

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

Local government

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

Twinning

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The town is twinned with:

Famous people

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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

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  1. ^ Aktuelle Wahlergebnisse, Staatsanzeiger, accessed 14 September 2021.
  2. ^ "Bevölkerung nach Nationalität und Geschlecht am 31. Dezember 2022" [Population by nationality and sex as of December 31, 2022] (CSV) (in German). Statistisches Landesamt Baden-Württemberg. June 2023.
  3. ^ "Loffenau (Rastatt, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland) - Einwohnerzahlen, Grafiken, Karte, Lage, Wetter und Web-Informationen". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2023-06-22.