The church was built in the 14th century or earlier.
The frescoes inside date from around 1450.
Further information:
kirche-kieselbronn.de/wir-ueber-uns/stephanus-kirche

The church is not locked on Sundays after the service until sunset. On all other days, you can obtain a key at any time from the parish office for private prayers.

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Scout Jens

July 23, 2022

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Presumably at the end of the 13th century, the present-day St. Stephen's Church was built here as a fortified church on the foundations of a much older chapel. It stands in the center of Kieselbronn. The church is the most prominent landmark in this otherwise beautiful village.

Kieselbronn was first documented on January 6, 1100, when Bishop John I of Speyer gifted the village to Sinsheim Abbey.

There are said to be remarkable frescoes inside. Unfortunately, I was denied entry.

de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kieselbronn

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Kristian

October 18, 2025

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Built in the 13th century, St. Stephen's Church in Kieselbronn is surrounded by a double ring wall, revealing a part of its history at first glance. As a fortified church, …

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