Lauf (Baden)
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| Lauf | |
| Coat of arms | Location |
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| Administration | |
| Country |  Germany |
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| State | Baden-Württemberg |
| Admin. region | Freiburg |
| District | Ortenaukreis |
| Mayor | Oliver Rastetter |
| Basic statistics | |
| Area | 15.01 km² (5.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 279 m (915 ft) |
| Population | 3,990 (31/12/2005) |
| - Density | 266 /km² (688 /sq mi) |
| Other information | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Licence plate | OG |
| Postal code | 77886 |
| Area code | 07841 |
| Website | www.lauf-schwarzwald.de |
Lauf is a community in the district of Ortenau 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, as the village has a good number of south-facing slopes. The local landscape consists of orchards, meadows and forest.
The population in July 2006 was 3,980 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)
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