--- title: "Doppelbildstöcke - Neuenheerse" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/doppelbildstoecke-neuenheerse" description: "Rare sacred art preserved in NeuenheerseOn the path from the former collegiate church to the Kluskapelle chapel, there are six double wayside shrines from the Baroque period in Neuenheerse - a rare form of sacred art in North Rhine-Westphalia. Each wayside shrine has a niche on the front and back, in which lead pictures were originally displayed. These depicted the seven sufferings on the outward journey and the seven joys of Mary on the return journey.The exact date of origin and the sculptor are unknown. It is assumed that the lead images were melted down during the Seven Years' War. The wayside shrines are now on the list of monuments of the town of Bad Driburg and are considered a special feature in northern Germany.These stone testimonies to faith are not only religious objects, but also part of the region's cultural heritage. They can be discovered on a walk through the rural surroundings and offer an insight into the spiritual life of past times.The restoration was carried out on the initiative of the EGV Neuenheerse department with the support of the monument authority and with the support of the town of Bad Driburg, the Foundation for Monument Protection, the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and committed citizens." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3435250/2d4a396f3e8a622b281210c68a89ec6316a3e1a44b6b5dd5bff09192d3e5e8bb/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Doppelbildstöcke - Neuenheerse ============================== - Monument Die seltenen Doppelbildstöcke aus Stein in Neuenheerse haben auf Vorder- und Rückseite eine Nische Nahaufnahme des seltenen Doppelbildstock in Neuenheerse mit der bekannten Nische. In Neuenheerse, six baroque double wayside shrines along an old processional route bear witness to a deeply rooted religious tradition. Thanks to extensive restoration work, these unique small monuments have now been preserved for the future.** Rare sacred art preserved in Neuenheerse ---------------------------------------- On the path from the former collegiate church to the Kluskapelle chapel, there are six double wayside shrines from the Baroque period in Neuenheerse - a rare form of sacred art in North Rhine-Westphalia. Each wayside shrine has a niche on the front and back, in which lead pictures were originally displayed. These depicted the seven sufferings on the outward journey and the seven joys of Mary on the return journey. The exact date of origin and the sculptor are unknown. It is assumed that the lead images were melted down during the Seven Years' War. The wayside shrines are now on the list of monuments of the town of Bad Driburg and are considered a special feature in northern Germany. These stone testimonies to faith are not only religious objects, but also part of the region's cultural heritage. They can be discovered on a walk through the rural surroundings and offer an insight into the spiritual life of past times. The restoration was carried out on the initiative of the EGV Neuenheerse department with the support of the monument authority and with the support of the town of Bad Driburg, the Foundation for Monument Protection, the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and committed citizens. Read more Good to know ------------ General information - Parking Available - Bus stop available Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities By car: If you are coming from Bad Driburg, follow Dringenberger Straße until you reach the L954. Continue in the direction of Stiftsstraße until you reach the Kluskapelle chapel. From there, the path begins with the monuments of the double wayside shrines in Neuenheerse. By bus: If you are using local public transport, get on the R54 line at the "Bad Driburg, Rathaus" stop, for example, in the direction of "B.D-Neuenheerse, Wendeplatz". Get off at the "B.D-Neuenheerse, Wendeplatz" stop in Neuenheerse. From there it is only a short walk to the starting point of the Doppelbildstöcke-Weg. Read more More information Source: City of Bad Driburg Read more License (master data) Bad Driburger Touristik GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Exhibition - Exhibition - Hiking - Food & Beverage - inn - café - gastronomy - various - Accomodations - Hotel - Holiday apartment - Holiday apartment - Package - Wandern - Place of interest - nature experiences - various - Monument - Museum/Exhibition - Tours 25.28 km - Regional hiking trail 16.60 km - Jogging/Nordic walking 9.74 km - Jogging/Nordic walking Contact Stiftsstraße 33014 Bad Driburg - Neuenheerse