Gersbach (Schopfheim)

Gersbach is a nationally recognized resort and district 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 2009 hectares.

Coordinates: 47°41′51″N 7°56′01″E / 47.6975°N 7.9336°E / 47.6975; 7.9336


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