Dreifaltigkeitsberg

The Trinity Mountain is a 985.1 m above sea level. NHN high mountain on the boundary of Spaichingen, between Tuttlingen and Rottweil, on the escarpment of the Swabian Alb. At the summit there is a pilgrimage church.

History

In 1415 the Bishop of Constance, built on the top of a stone chapel. He named it after the Holy Trinity. In 1455 the chapel by Archduke Albrecht VI was. of Austria to the monastery of St. Moriz to Rottenburg -Ehingen bequeathed. 1461 founded in Spaichingen a brotherhood that attracted more and more pilgrims.

On July 26, 1666 took place at the place where the chapel stood, laid the foundation stone for a church. After only seven years of construction, the church was officially opened in 1673 by Bishop George Sigismund of Konstanz. In the same year received the mountain, which was previously called Bald Mountain, its name Dreifaltigkeitsberg. 1699, there were tentative plans for a monastery, which was then but failed.

Due to the huge rush of pilgrims, the church was expanded in the years 1761 to 1767 and embellished by the artist Joseph Anton Feuchtmayer inside. 1874, the church was renovated.

On December 12, 1923, the Church Board of Trustees gave the land and buildings of the Congregation of the Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the Claretians. 1924 was established by the Claretians a monastery. Since then assume the Fathers of the pastoral service in the surrounding communities.

After the Second Vatican Council (1962-65 ), a novitiate house was built for Indian candidates for the priesthood. The Community's former house has been converted into a youth center, held in the custody at Caritas School camp stays and recovery measures. In other buildings include a restaurant and various rooms for meditation and contemplation.

Since 1967, the utility is in the hands of the Missionaries of St. Anthony Claret from Brazil.

Since 2005 there are on the Dreifaltigkeitsberg a crib exhibition.

Leisure

In addition to its religious significance to the symbol of the city also has a role to a recreational area. So the walk up the mountain on the well -marked route with an altitude difference of 320 meters for many Spaichinger is a regular treat. In addition, numerous hiking and biking trails, a, for example, for approximately three kilometers away Segelflugplatz Klippeneck, to sporting activities. In addition, the local hang gliding club operates a launch site for hang gliders and paragliders.