Contwig – Churches, leisure and trails

If you are looking for a hotel in Contwig, you can plan your stay around whether you are particularly interested in church history, water-based leisure activities, or trails. The two churches have different historical highlights. The leisure area and outdoor pool can be distinguished by their specific facilities; the Pirminius Cycle Route and Steinhauer Trail each have different route features.

Churches and local history

St. Laurentius was consecrated on 14 May 1906 and built in the neo-Gothic style. Craftspeople from Contwig carried out the earthworks, masonry, stone carving, carpentry, and plastering. The high altar adds another dimension: sculptor Heinz Schiestl created it as a Gothic winged altarpiece. The organ was built in 1932 and has 28 stops. The parish also includes a Lourdes grotto, which was consecrated on 26 May 1946. The architecture, craftsmanship, organ, and grotto each offer a different way to explore the church’s history.

The Martin Luther Church has an earlier historical connection: it was first mentioned as St. Thomas in 1272; in 1309, the then parish church of St. Thomas was incorporated into Hornbach Abbey. The church houses a historic Stumm organ, installed in 1843 and used for concerts. Contwig stonemasons Jakob Schreiber and Jakob Stauch worked on the altar and memorial plaques. Thus, early references, the organ, and stonework complement the neo-Gothic construction history of St. Laurentius. If you are planning to attend a concert, check the latest dates.

Water playground and outdoor pool

The Contwig leisure area includes a water playground with two shell-shaped play islands. The second island has pumps, water steps, channels, stepping stones, and rock motifs. The leisure area also includes a barbecue area, tennis courts, and a kiosk. The second island’s facilities are therefore described in more detail than just its shape. Individual play equipment or access arrangements may change; if these details are important for your visit, it is advisable to check for updates.

The outdoor pool has diving towers at heights of one, three, and five metres. The bathing complex also includes a non-swimmers’ fun pool with a water slide, as well as a pool for toddlers and babies with a mushroom fountain. The areas differ in their facilities—from the diving towers to the slide and mushroom fountain. As opening may be seasonal, check the latest opening hours before planning a day of swimming.

Pirminius Cycle Route and Steinhauer Trail

In Contwig, the Pirminius Cycle Route follows a well-maintained cycle path along the Schwarzbach. The Steinhauer Trail is listed as 16.2 kilometres long with 396 metres of elevation gain. The route-planning details therefore differ too: the Pirminius Cycle Route is described as running along the stream, while the Steinhauer Trail has specified distance and elevation figures. Check the latest route information before setting out, as route details may be updated.

Hahnberg Hut

Hahnberg Hut in Contwig has a barbecue area and a meadow play area. If you are factoring these facilities into your plans, it is best to check in advance whether the details are still current.

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