St. Märgen in the Black Forest

Map: St. Märgen in the Black Forest

Information in brief

• Location: in the southern Black Forest, 25 km east of Freiburg
• Autobahn A 5 exit at Freiburg-Nord (No. 61)
• 900-1100 m above sea level
• 1.900 inhabitants
• Districts: Glashütte, Thurner, Schweighöfe

Description

St. Märgen is located on a high plateau in the southern Black Forest. The dominant building is the 'Mariä Himmelfahrt' (Assumption of Mary) church. It and the Ohmen chapel, which is 1 km away, are also well-known as a places of pilgrimage. The nearby Rankmühle mill is a popular place for excursions.

Photo: Church 'Mariä Himmelfahrt'

Photo: Inside the baroque church of St. Märgen

Photo: View on St. Märgen

Photo: mountainbike-trail, nearby are the nordic-walking centre, nature swimming pool, beach volleyball court, children's playground and for wintersports cross country courses and toboggan run.

Photo: View over the high plains towards St. Märgen