Wallfahrtskirche Maria Zell

The Wallfahrtskirche Maria Zell stands beneath the Zeller Horn mountain, providing direct views toward the towering structure of Hohenzollern Castle in Baden-Württemberg.

The church emerged from a settlement called Zell, which developed from a monk's cell of St. Gallen Abbey established in the region during 789.

The church maintains its status as a pilgrimage destination since the 17th century, when the Madonna image survived a devastating fire during the Thirty Years' War.

The structure houses a 12th-century beehive bell weighing 110 kilograms, which remains accessible to visitors as the oldest bell in the Baden-Hohenzollern region.

The building underwent multiple reconstructions following earthquake damage in 1911, 1943, and 1970, leading to extensive restoration projects spanning several years.

Location: Hechingen

GPS coordinates: 48.31750,8.98028

Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:49