Betzweiler-Wälde
Betzweiler-Wälde is a former municipality, now part of Loßburg, in the district of Freudenstadt in Baden-Württemberg in Germany. It existed from 1971 until 2006. The municipality was formed on January 1, 1971, by merging the independent communities of Betzweiler and Wälde. As of June 30, 2006, it had 1,417 residents. On January 1, 2007, Betzweiler-Wälde was incorporated into the neighboring municipality of Loßburg.
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Betzweiler-Wälde is a former municipality, now part of Loßburg, in the district of Freudenstadt in Baden-Württemberg in Germany. It existed from 1971 until 2006. The municipality was formed on January 1, 1971, by merging the independent communities of Betzweiler and Wälde. As of June 30, 2006, it had 1,417 residents. On January 1, 2007, Betzweiler-Wälde was incorporated into the neighboring municipality of Loßburg.
== Geography == Betzweiler-Wälde was located in the Heimbachtal in the Central Black Forest, at an altitude of 536 to 700 meters. It was recognized as a health resort. The Heimbachaue nature reserve, which protected endangered plants and animals, lay between the two villages. Nearby was the historical Heimbach mill, first mentioned in 1250. It was renovated in 1978 and now serves as a hotel and restaurant.