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Karlsruhe District

Maria Linden Pilgrimage Church, Ottersweier

Karlsruhe District

Maria Linden Pilgrimage Church, Ottersweier

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Maria Linden Pilgrimage Church, Ottersweier

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Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

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Location: Ottersweier, Landkreis Rastatt, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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🇺🇦Gerda M

April 22, 2022

Maria Linden Pilgrimage Church Ottersweier

Since the end of the 15th century, believers have been making pilgrimages to the Maria Linden Pilgrimage Church in Ottersweier. Located on the old Roman road that runs through the Rhine Valley, a chapel may have stood at the "place of the seven linden trees" as early as the 8th century, looked after by the brothers of the Schwarzach monastery.

The miraculous discovery of an image of the Virgin Mary in the hollow of a linden tree led to countless believers making pilgrimages here to see the miracle and to pray.

Maria Linden was first mentioned in history with the construction of the then Gothic church in 1484. In 1786, the church was rebuilt in the Baroque style and has been preserved to this day.

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🇺🇦Gerda M

April 22, 2022

History

According to legend, the miraculous image of Maria Linden was found in the hollow of a linden tree after a long period of war. Historically, the pilgrimage probably goes back to a pagan place of worship that was converted to Christianity. The first documented mention of Maria Linden dates back to 1484. Pious residents from the area asked the Bishop of Strasbourg to build a new church. Bishop Albert of Strasbourg granted this at the site near the seven linden trees, "where the Mother of God and Virgin Mary has already revealed herself through many miracles." From 1639 onwards, Jesuits ensured that the pilgrimage flourished again after the turmoil of the Reformation. Under their direction, the nave was extended in the Baroque style in 1756 and the Baroque interior was purchased with the support of the Margrave of Baden. Vigorous resistance from the faithful prevented the pilgrimage church from being demolished in 1783 under Emperor Joseph II and a renewed cancellation of the pilgrimage and destruction of the church by Vicar General Wessenberg (early 19th century). During the Kulturkampf under Chancellor Bismarck, Maria Linden became the scene of impressive demonstrations of faith with up to 16,000 participants. On the occasion of the pilgrimage church's 450th anniversary, one year after the Nazis seized power, 20,000 believers confessed their faith in Christ and his church. From 1936, Capuchins worked in Maria Linden for over 60 years, bringing blessings. Since 1995, Augustinian Canons, Brothers of the Common Life, have looked after the pilgrimage site.

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Scout Jens

July 19, 2024

Mary is the focus of the church.
The outdoor areas are also beautiful and there is even a drinking water tap.

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Elevation 190 m

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Location: Ottersweier, Landkreis Rastatt, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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1. Waldulm Vineyard Viewpoint – Rench Dam Trail loop from Bühl (Baden)

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3. Village stream in Appenweier – Historic center of Steinbach loop from Achern

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