Lenzkirch is on the Black Forest plateau, in the valley of the river Haslach, which near the south east border of the municipality merges with the Gutach to become the Wutach.

Population development:[3] Clockwise from the north, Lenzkirch borders on Titisee-Neustadt, Friedenweiler, Löffingen, Bonndorf, Schluchsee and Feldberg.

On this path above the village to the north is a monument, the Franzoezische Kreuz commemorating the turning back of French troops by the Austrians during the Napoleonic Wars.

The climate is claimed to be healthy, on the grounds of clean air, high oxygen content, and plentiful wind and sun.

since 2002: Reinhard Feser The local elections on 13 June 2004 resulted in a council with the following constitution: Since its climate gives Lenzkirch the status of a health resort, tourism plays a significant role in the local economy; as well as the long-distance route passing through Keppel, there are numerous waymarked walking and cycling trails within the municipality.