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.