The Church of St. Martin and the precise location of the former monastery give Neuhausen a tangible historical connection. There are also two hiking trails with different named stops and an annual club festival held in September. When planning your visit, you can therefore choose how to balance local history, hiking and a specific event date.
St. Martin and Monastery History
The Church of St. Martin in Neuhausen belongs to a parish first documented in 1275. St. Martin is also the church’s patron saint—that is, the saint to whom it is dedicated. These two details answer different questions: the patronage identifies the patron saint, while 1275 is the first documented reference to the parish. The 1275 parish record predates the monastery fire, which occurred before the summer of 1305.
The former monastery site is north of today’s Neuhausen church, beneath the sacristy and the adjoining parish garden. The monastery burned down before the summer of 1305. The sisters then moved to Villingen, where they joined the Tertiaries of the Bickenkloster. The historical account therefore focuses both on the precisely located site in Neuhausen and on the subsequent move to Villingen.
Distinguishing Hiking Trails by Their Stops
One hiking trail passes the Alemannic graves and Neuhausen sports ground; another runs past the sports ground and Neuhausen church. The sports ground is common to both route descriptions, while the other named points differ. When choosing between the trails, you can consider whether the Alemannic graves or Neuhausen church is the stronger point of interest for your outing.
Club History and September Festival
The Neuhausen Music and Traditional Costume Association (Musik- und Trachtenverein Neuhausen e.V.) was founded in 1920 by music-loving residents of Neuhausen. The association holds an annual slaughter festival in September. The festival adds a recurring seasonal event to the historical attractions. If you would like to plan your stay around it, check the specific dates and venue in advance.
Regional Cuisine
In the Neuhausen district of Königsfeld im Schwarzwald, the Gasthaus Zum Engel serves regional cuisine and seasonal dishes. It offers a culinary point of interest alongside the historical and hiking themes. If you would like to dine there for a seasonal dish, check the current menu before your visit.
When to Visit and Holiday Apartments
When looking for a holiday apartment in Neuhausen, you can first decide whether your trip depends on a particular date or whether a specific theme is your priority. The slaughter festival offers a recurring reason to visit in September; for the hiking trails, compare their named stops. If local history is your main interest, you can make it the starting point for planning your trip.
For the broader travel overview: Königsfeld im Schwarzwald.
