Easy hikes and walks in the Kinzigtal

The former Capuchin monastery with the Capuchin church is one of the significant historical buildings in Haslach im Kinzigtal. The monastery was founded in the 17th century and was an important religious site in the town for a long time. The simple Capuchin church corresponds to the traditional architecture of the Capuchins: rather understated in design, with a simple church interior and a calm atmosphere. The monastery shaped the spiritual life of Haslach for centuries. Today, the historical ensemble is a reminder of the town's long monastic and church history and, together with the half-timbered houses of the old town, forms a piece of Haslach's history worth seeing.

The monastery church of St. Christopher was built in 1632

The Monastery Church St. Christophorus History and Building Regulations The foundation stone for the Haslach monastery building was laid in November 1630 – in the midst of the Thirty Years' War – by Count Friedrich Rudolph von Fürstenberg, thus putting into practice the plan of his deceased father Christoph II. The master builder of the monastery complex was a Capuchin from the canton of Bern in Switzerland. He implemented what the Capuchin building regulations required, namely that such a monastery should reflect the poverty of the order, both internally and externally. With the exception of the altars, the furnishings of the monastery church, consecrated in 1661, correspond to these building regulations; a simple wooden ceiling, no organ loft, and hardly any pictures or figures on the walls, with the exception of the Stations of the Cross. The Capuchins, alongside the Franciscans, were particularly keen promoters of the Stations of the Cross tradition (see section "Stations of the Cross"). Furnishings and Special Features of the Church With the exception of the altars, the furnishings of the monastery church, consecrated in 1661, correspond to these building regulations; a simple wooden ceiling, no organ loft, and hardly any pictures or figures on the walls, with the exception of the Stations of the Cross. The Capuchins, alongside the Franciscans, were particularly keen promoters of the Stations of the Cross tradition (see section "Stations of the Cross"). The altars currently in the church were the work of Brother Adam, a monk living in the Haslach monastery, from Gündelwangen in the Black Forest. Around 1752, he was commissioned as a carpenter to create "first" a tabernacle with four reliquaries. With his work, he must have proven himself capable of also supplying replacements for the altars that had become "worm-eaten," and the result is evident in the church interior. Of particular importance is the high altar painting by the Prague court painter Mathäus Gundelach from 1614, commissioned at the time by Count Christoph II. von Fürstenberg. In the Late Renaissance style, it depicts the Coronation of Mary in heaven and, below, surrounded by a large crowd of saints, the Count himself, the founder of the monastery, in a kneeling, praying posture. In memory of the founder Christoph, the holy martyr Christophorus became the patron saint of the monastery and monastery church; he is depicted on the left of the high altar painting as the giant carrying the Christ Child on his shoulder. In connection with Saint Christophorus as the patron saint of the monastery and monastery church, the custom of blessing vehicles should be mentioned, which takes place annually around the feast day of this saint (July 24) in the monastery square. The early Christian martyr, who belongs to the group of the 14 Holy Helpers, is also the patron saint of travelers and drivers. ...... Source: https://info.haslach.de/sehenswuerdigkeiten/schwarzwaelder-trachtenmuseum/altes-kapuzinerkloster/klosterkirche

In 14 illustrated panels, important aspects of local history, local traditions, or the Gutach painters' colony are addressed. The start is at the Kunstmuseum Hasemann-Liebich, the end at the war memorial. https://www.schwarzwald-kinzigtal.info/touren/gutacher-malerwanderweg-b7df830650

... in Schramberg, Landkreis Rottweil, Baden-Württemberg. "If art doesn't provoke a reaction, it's usually bad." (Erich Hauser) The sculpture "9/90" by "Erich Hauser" stands between the church "St. Maria" and Schramberg Castle. - created in 1990 - made of stainless steel - 930 cm high, 270 cm wide and 180 cm deep - 2 steel tips in a triangular shape with a slight twist rise next to each other - his later works often have a numerical designation that reflects the year and sequence (here 9/90 = from the year 1990). - Hauser commented on the sculpture with the words: "I am interested in placing forms against nature. This makes it possible to see and experience nature anew. My sculptures must ultimately have what nature has. A tree, in principle, stands for itself. My sculptures, in principle, stand for themselves". For those interested; - "Erich Hauser" worked as a freelance sculptor and artist in Schramberg from 1952-1959. - after his training as a sculptor in Stuttgart, Erich Hauser had his first workshop in Schramberg. There he experimented with various materials, e.g. wood, stone, concrete, and also metal - he made a living by giving painting and sculpting courses, which he held together with the painter Hermann Anselment in the art school they founded - during his time in Schramberg, Hauser created some early works, of which only a few have survived In Schramberg, 5 Hauser works can be seen in public spaces: - Josefsbrunnen at Doblerplatz - Findlingsbrunnen at Paradiesplatz - Sculpture 9/90 between the castle and St. Maria Church - the entrance doors and the church interior of St. Maria - Wall relief 9/84 on the Volksbank high-rise building - https://www.erichhauser.de/erich-hauser-in-schramberg/ - https://www.schramberg.de/de/tourismus/natur/wanderwege/kunstweg-erich-hauser-938.php - https://www.erichhauser.de/

The "Alpirsbächle" is indeed a small tributary of the Kinzig River in the Northern Black Forest. It flows through the town of Alpirsbach (Freudenstadt district, Baden-Württemberg) and probably gave the town its name.

Alpirsbach is a very beautiful little town with lots to see!

.. the "Hirschbrunnen" in Schramberg, Rottweil district, Baden-Württemberg. - stands in front of the "Hotel-Gasthaus Hirsch" - the fountain is "a centerpiece of Schramberg with a long history" - formerly the fountain was a water source for the population (today: no drinking water according to sign) - to this day a spring on the Schlossberg feeds the fountain - in 1875 the octagonal fountain was built by the "Hirschbrunnengesellschaft" - the master builder was "Florian Ruggaber" - the "Hirschbrunnengesellschaft" regulated - for a fee - who was allowed to draw water - in 1929 the city of Schramberg took over the fountain - since 1932 the "Uhrträgermännle" on the fountain column adorns the fountain - the "Uhrträgermännle" was designed by the sculptor "Cajetan Schaub" - Tip: walk past the fountain to "Marktstr.", then turn right, in a shop window you can learn something about the history of the fountain and the "Hirschbrunnengesellschaft" (see photos) - in summer "unfortunately" somewhat hidden by the seating sets and umbrellas