Katharinenkapelle bei Hechlingen

The Katharinenkapelle stands on Kappelbuck hill at 585 meters elevation, with remaining walls reaching four meters in height and spanning twenty meters in length.

Built in the first half of the 15th century, the chapel served as a pilgrimage site until 1760 when local farmers began using its stones for their constructions.

The chapel features remnants of Gothic architectural elements, including ribbed vaults and window frames crafted from yellow sandstone, distinguishing it from the limestone walls.

Visitors can reach the chapel ruins via a hollow path from Hechlingen village or drive close to the site for easier access.

A wooden bell tower erected in 1999 houses the original bell from the chapel, which fell during a storm in 1880.

Location: Heidenheim

Architectural style: Gothic architecture, Gothic art

Part of: Burgstall mit untertägigen Teilen der abgegangenen Kapelle bei Hechlingen

Address: Kapellenfeld

GPS coordinates: 48.97950,10.74210

Latest update: March 12, 2025 07:37