Lauf (Baden)

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Coordinates: 48°39′N, 8°08′E

Lauf
Country	Germany
State	Baden-Württemberg
Administrative region	Freiburg
District	Ortenaukreis
Population	3,973 (December 31, 2004)
Area	15.01 km²
Population density	265 /km²
Elevation	279 m
Coordinates	48°39′ N 8°08′ E
Postal code	77886
Area code	07841
Licence plate code	OG
Mayor	Johann Horeth
Website	www.lauf-schwarzwald.de

Lauf is a community in Ortenau County in Western Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Lauf is situated on the western edge of the Black Forest (Schwarzwald), located in a valley (Laufbachtal) that slopes roughly east-west. The Laufbach stream which gives Lauf its name rises on the north-west side of the Hornisgrinde, and descends rapidly past the Glashutte towards Lauf. In the Laufbachtal and side valleys, native vegetation flourishes, including orchids.

Vineyards are a major land-use, the village a has a good number of south-facing slopes. The local landscape consists of orchards, meadows and forest.

The population in July 2006 was 3980 persons, compared to 900 in 1692.

The Lauf coat of arms shows a red goblet on a silver background, emerging from both sides of the cup are clusters of grapes with leaves.

Places to eat in Lauf: Schmidt-Stubel (Hornenbergstrasse), Glashutte (top of Laufbachstrasse).

Places to stay: Pension Hornenberg (Hornenbergstrasse)