What does LAUF stand for? 

Lauf

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, located in a valley 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: Glashutte. Places to stay: Pension Hornenberg Gasthaus zur Linde

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