[9] Forest Chapel Maria Hilf
Description
The Forest Chapel in Steinegg was built in 1739 on a rocky outcrop and is a small, idyllic place of worship as well as an important site for reflection. Nestled within the forest, it offers visitors a quiet retreat away from the demands of everyday life.
It received the name “Maria Hilf” because, according to legend, two ladies of the castle found refuge and safety from persecution beneath the rock. Carl Dietrich von Gemmingen (1694–1745) had it designed in the Rococo style and dedicated it in 1739 to the “Sorrowful Mother of God.”
The chapel has always served as a place for prayer and devotion. It is particularly popular with pilgrims, hikers, and nature enthusiasts seeking a connection between faith and nature. Its simple architecture and harmonious integration into the surroundings convey a sense of peace and contemplation.
Inside, visitors can find tracery and acanthus leaf decorations. According to legend, during the French Revolutionary Wars, a noble lady from a nearby castle took shelter beneath this rock to escape the soldiers’ attacks.
The Waldkapelle remains an integral part of the cultural and spiritual life of the municipality of Neuhausen and serves as a reminder of the close connection between nature, faith, and regional tradition.
Visitors are warmly welcome to explore the chapel on Sundays and public holidays.
POIs
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[1] Leisure Wave Pool Schellbronn
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[2] Forest Clima Trail
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[3] The Parish Church of St. Urban and Vitus
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[4] International Camping
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[5] Holiday Park "Schwarzwald"
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[6] St. Sebastian’s Chapel
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[7] St. Wendelin´s Chapel
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[8] Steinegg Castle (Castle of the Lords of Gemmingen)
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[9] Forest Chapel Maria Hilf
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[10] Steinegg Castle Chapel
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[11] Fairy Tale Trail
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[12] The Kerker- Christi Chapel
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[13] St. Wolgang´s Chapel
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[14] Büchelberg
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[15] Galgenberg
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[16] Jubilee Trail
