Lauterbach in the Black Forest

Map: Location of Lauterbach in the Black Forest

Key Facts

• Location: in the central Black Forest, 30 km west of Rottweil
• A 81 exit at Rottweil (No. 34)
• 500-900 m above sea level
• 2.700 inhabitants
• Districts: Fohrenbühl, Sulzbach

Description

Located in the upper Schiltach Valley in the Central Black Forest, Lauterbach is a quiet holiday resort typical of the region. The area is characterized by traditional Black Forest farmhouses, expansive meadows, and dense forests that blend seamlessly into the surrounding landscape.

Popular destinations include the Fohrenbühl hiking lodge and observation tower, as well as the beautifully situated Sulzbachtal landscape conservation area.

Photo: Fohrenbühl lookout tower

Photo: View on Lauterbach

Photo: Lauterbach

Photo: Sulzbachtal nature preserve