Waldkapelle "Maria Wegweiserin"

On the north side of the Teutoburg Forest, the partly narrow path offers delightful views of the valley.

The Maria Wegweiserin forest chapel was built in 1934/35 by the people of Brochterbeck. The foundation stone was laid on December 15, 1934. The inauguration took place on the Assumption Day in 1935.

Holthausen is a small farming community that belongs to Brochterbeck. This place
is not only very idyllic, but also pious in a special way, because it is here
the forest chapel Holthausen. Kaplan Plietker laid the foundation stone of this chapel,
who worked there from 1929 to 1934.
He was close to the “Apostolic Movement” of Schoenstatt, which promoted the Marian
unites honor with the claim to take responsibility as a Christian and
to shape the world as Christian as possible. This movement should be the most dusty of the times
give the acting church a modern face and inspire the young.
It was important to Kaplan Plietker to support the young people, contrary to the beliefs of the
National Socialism in the Third Reich to bind as closely as possible to the Church.
That the chaplain was not unsuccessful with his request is shown alone
the existence of the forest chapel, that of young people and craftsmen
was built by the Kolping family in 1934/35. Even an oil refinery opened in 1943
still to be built and put into operation.
It is believed that the worship of war kept misfortune away from Holthausen
Has. Even now, a district May prayer is held every year by the col-
ping family Brochterbeck (Ibbenbüren district) in the forest chapel.

Here you can light a candle for a loved one. 😢

Embedded in an impressive mystical forest landscape with imposing rocks is this small chapel, which invites you to a short prayer and reflection.

Schöpne small chapel located in the middle of the teuto

Here you can relax on a hike and let it hang over your mind. "On the other side" of the chapel you have a great view over to Ibbenbüren.

Very nice quiet chapel right on the way. Small and reflective. Here you can also light candles and take a few quiet thoughts

Nice little chapel, well worth a visit

Here you can light a candle for your loved ones for a small donation.

A small chapel on the Hermannsweg with a beautiful view of the valley north of the Teutoburg Forest.

This little chapel is located on the Hermannsweg in a Wegschleife. From the chapel, the view extends far north into the plain.

Small cute chapel in the middle of the forest directly on the Hermannsweg. Unfortunately, it was locked when we passed. Maybe next time.

Small chapel on the Herrmannsweg.

A chapel as a sign of deep popular piety. Here you can light a candle.

Very nice chapel in the forest. The candles were still lit when we entered.

Nice to hike there.

A nice place for a retreat or prayer

Take your time! Protect and respect this place no matter what or whether you believe. It is (D) an opportunity to be recognized.
Just let yourself in!

Take your time and let yourself in, you are in a special place.

What you can find when walking with your eyes open

Quiet break area with benches, beautiful view and rock face

Nice hike mainly in the great nature

This chapel is located near Brochterbeck.