Ottilienkirche, Cultural heritage church in Tüllingen district, Lörrach, Germany.
Ottilienkirche is a church in the Tüllingen district and sits on a southern ridge of Tüllingerberg. The building comprises a nave, an elevated polygonal choir section, and a bell tower housing multiple bells from different casting periods.
The first documented mention dates to 1113 when Walcho von Waldeck transferred his Tüllingen properties to the St. Blasien monastery. Over following centuries, the church became an important parish center serving the surrounding villages.
The church is named after Saint Ottilia and displays late Gothic carved elements and wall paintings from the 15th century inside. Visitors can find memorial stones for casualties from different wars carved into the stone, marking local history.
The church sits at an elevation of around 400 meters and can be reached by various hiking trails ascending from Lörrach. On clear days, the location offers views into the surrounding countryside and toward neighboring regions.
The church is part of a network of historical and legendary sites along the Upper Rhine that connects walkers and visitors together. Its position on the ridge makes it a visible landmark in the local landscape that can be spotted from many directions.
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