St. Oswald's Chapel

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St. Oswald’s Chapel lies in the Höllental in the High Black Forest, at its eastern end near the Ravenna Bridge. Administratively it lies in the civil parish of Steig in the municipality of Breitnau in the county of Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. Ecclesiastically it belongs to the parish of Hinterzarten. The chapel is dedicated to Oswald of Northumbria, a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon king. He is depicted in several places on the main altar of the chapel.. ()

Local name: Sankt Oswald im Höllental Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 47°55'3"N, 8°4'9"E

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Höllsteig 79Breitnau 79874 Baden-WürttembergGermany

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St. Oswald's Chapel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Titisee, Feldsee, Seebuck, Mathisleweiher.

3.9 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Titisee
100 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Black Forest, Titisee is a serene lake that beckons visitors with its crystal-clear waters and picturesque surroundings. This natural lake in Germany is a jewel of the region, offering a tranquil escape and a variety of recreational...
3.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Feldsee
93 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Black Forest, Feldsee is a serene lake in Germany that offers a picturesque escape into nature. This glacial lake, formed during the last Ice Age, is surrounded by steep hills and dense forests, creating a tranquil atmosphere for visitors...
4.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Seebuck
105 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Black Forest, Seebuck is a mountain peak that offers breathtaking views and a wealth of outdoor activities. With an elevation of 1,448 meters, it is one of the prominent peaks in the Feldberg area, the highest mountain range in the state of...
2.4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Mathisleweiher
61 min walk • Nestled in the lush forests of the Black Forest in Germany, Mathisleweiher is a serene lake that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. This idyllic body of water is a hidden gem known for its crystal-clear waters and the peaceful ambiance...
0.7 miE
Nature, Canyon, Natural attraction
Ravenna Gorge
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Black Forest, Ravenna Gorge is a breathtaking natural wonder in Germany that beckons visitors with its dramatic landscapes and serene beauty. This narrow canyon, carved by the relentless force of the Ravenna River, offers a picturesque...
2.4 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hinterwaldkopf
62 min walk • The Hinterwaldkopf is a mountain, 1,198.2 m above sea level, in the Southern Black Forest in Germany. It lies in the southeastern part of the catchment area of the Dreisam east of Freiburg im Breisgau between Kirchzarten and Hinterzarten.
2.9 miNW
Forts and castles
Falkenstein Castle
75 min walk • Falkenstein Castle is a ruined hill castle near Freiburg im Breisgau on the territory of the present-day municipality Breitnau in the county of Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald in the German state of Baden-Württemberg.
4.7 miNW
Forts and castles
Wiesneck Castle
119 min walk • Wiesneck Castle is a ruined castle in the village of Wiesneck in the municipality of Buchenbach in the Southern Black Forest in the county of Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald in the southwest German state of Baden-Württemberg.
3.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Baldenweger Buck
97 min walk • The Baldenweger Buck is a mountain top, 1,460.5 m above sea level, in the Black Forest around 900 metres northeast of the Feldberg summit.
3.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Feldberg
97 min walk • At 1,493 metres the Feldberg in the Black Forest is the highest mountain in Baden-Württemberg, and the highest in Germany outside of the Alps. The local municipality of Feldberg was named after the mountain.
2.7 miNW
Memorial
Hirschsprung
68 min walk • The Black Forest Hirschsprung is a legend from the Höllental valley in the Black Forest in Germany. Over time the name has passed from the legend to a place in the valley.