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Forbach (Baden)

Forbach
The covered wooden bridge of Forbach
The covered wooden bridge of Forbach
Coat of arms of Forbach
Coat of arms
Forbach  is located in Germany
Forbach
Forbach
Coordinates: 48°40′50″N 08°21′30″E / 48.68056°N 8.35833°E / 48.68056; 8.35833Coordinates: 48°40′50″N 08°21′30″E / 48.68056°N 8.35833°E / 48.68056; 8.35833
Country Germany
State Baden-Württemberg
Admin. region Karlsruhe
District Rastatt
Government
 • Mayor Kuno Kußmann (CDU)
Area
 • Total 131.82 km2 (50.90 sq mi)
Elevation 332 m (1,089 ft)
Population (2015-12-31)
 • Total 4,895
 • Density 37/km2 (96/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 76596
Dialling codes 07228
Vehicle registration RA
Website www.forbach.de

Forbach is a village in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It lies in the district of Rastatt. It is located in the Murg river valley, in the northern part of the Black Forest mountains. Forbach is further broken down into the following districts: Langenbrand, Bermersbach, Gausbach, Hundsbach, Herrenwies, Kirschbaumwasen, Erbersbronn, Raumünzach and Schwarzenbach.

The tarn of Schurmsee lies within the municipality at a height of 794 metres.




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