Gersbach (Schopfheim)

Gersbach
Stadtteil of Schopfheim

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Gersbach
Coordinates: 47°41′51″N 7°56′01″E / 47.69750°N 7.93361°E / 47.69750; 7.93361Coordinates: 47°41′51″N 7°56′01″E / 47.69750°N 7.93361°E / 47.69750; 7.93361
Country Germany
State Baden-Württemberg
Town Schopfheim
Area
  Total 24.09 km2 (9.30 sq mi)
Elevation 865 m (2,838 ft)
Population (2007)
  Total 700
  Density 29/km2 (75/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 79650

Gersbach is a state-recognized resort town in the municipality of Schopfheim, a town in the district of Lörrach in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Gersbach is situated in a mountain valley basin to the south from the eponymous river in the Black Forest at an altitude of 800–1170 m above sea level. The old town of Schopfheim is roughly 17 km away. The formerly independent village, together with the six associated hamlets (Fetzenbach, Gersbach-Au, Lochmühle, Metteln, Neuhaus, and Schlechtbach) forms one of Baden-Württemberg's largest Gemarkung, with an area of 2409 hectares.

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