Loffenau is located within a tributary valley of the Murg River in the western slopes of the northern Black Forest.

Population development:[3] A major point of interest in Loffenau is the Protestant Heilig Kreuz (Holy Cross) Church.

Another major local attraction is the Teufelsmühle (Devil's Mill) which overlooks the town from a lofty altitude of 2979 ft (908m).

Gernsbach The local government consists of twelve elected members and a mayor.

Meryl Streep's paternal ancestors lived in Loffenau, and one was elected mayor.