 The municipality borders in the north and east on Ehingen, in the south on Untermarchtal and Obermarchtal, as well as in the west on Rechtenstein and Emeringen.In addition to Lauterach, the community also includes the districts of Neuburg, Talheim and Reichenstein.Lauterach, whose name is derived from the river name Lauter, was first mentioned in 1229.