St Martin's Chapel

St Martin's Chapel stands at 1,085 meters above sea level at the upper end of the Katzensteig valley, near the source of the Danube river.

Archaeological excavations in 1958 revealed evidence of a religious structure from around 800 AD, potentially a spring shrine with a baptismal basin.

The chapel holds regular religious ceremonies and serves as a gathering point for the local community, maintaining centuries-old traditions in the Black Forest.

The West Way hiking trail and the long-distance ski trail from Schonach to Belchen pass directly by the chapel, making it accessible to outdoor enthusiasts.

The chapel sits near the main European watershed between the Rhine and Danube rivers, marking a geographical division between these major water systems.

Location: Furtwangen im Schwarzwald

GPS coordinates: 48.09610,8.15558

Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:52