Loffenau

Infobox Ort in Deutschland
Wappen = Wappen Loffenau.pnglat_deg = 48 |lat_min = 46 |lat_sec = 21
lon_deg = 08 |lon_min = 23 |lon_sec = 08
Lageplan =
Bundesland = Baden-Württemberg
Regierungsbezirk = Karlsruhe
Landkreis = Rastatt
Höhe = 319
Fläche = 17.07
Einwohner = 2674
Stand = 2006-12-31
PLZ = 76597
Vorwahl = 07083
Kfz = RA
Gemeindeschlüssel = 08 2 16 029
Straße = Untere Dorfstraße 1
Website = [http://www.loffenau.de www.loffenau.de]
Bürgermeister = Erich Steigerwald

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

Geography

Loffenau is located within a tributary valley of the "Murgtal" in the western slopes of the northern black forest.

History

Loffenau looks back to a 700 years old History of the town.

Local attractions

One of the major points of interests from Loffenau is located within the Protestantic "Heilig Kreuz" church. Within the 550 years old medieval tower choir of the church what was rebuilt within 19th century frescos are very good preserved and restored. Against various of apostles and saints you can find the picture of the "host mill". A viewing platform is located near the church what is easy to reach by feet. Also a major attraction is the tower "Teufelsmühle" on top of the mountain "Teufelsmühle" with the altitude of 2979ft (908m)

Politics

The town is member of the association of administrations of the city Gernsbach

local government

The local government is build out of 12 member and the mayor. (five CDU; four FWG; three SPD)

twinning

The town is twinned with:
* Caderousse, Département Vaucluse, Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, france since 1985,

* Kreischa district Weißeritzkreis, Sachsen, Germany since 1990

* Montefelcino, Region Marken, Province Pesaro and Urbino, Italy since 1999.

Famous people

Harald Wohlfahrt - (Michelin-) starred chef