Forst: Two Church Towers, the Brohlbach Valley and Local Traditions

Forst combines striking church architecture with a landscape of valleys, meadows and fields. The village is widely regarded as the only village with two church towers. At the same time, the Brohlbach Valley is a popular hiking route used by locals and tourists alike. The church towers, hiking route and landscape therefore offer several specific starting points for planning a trip.

Church Towers and Local History

The two towers represent different ecclesiastical building contexts. The listed, well-preserved Romanesque church tower belongs to a church that was demolished in the 1970s. The second tower belongs to the new parish church in Forst, which was consecrated in 1964. A church was built in Forst in 1774 and replaced by a new building in 1962. The preserved Romanesque tower and the tower of the new parish church mark a contrast between preservation and new construction. Visitors interested in architecture will find specific historical reference points here and can also explore the village through its architectural history.

The Brohlbach Valley and the Landscape

Forst’s landscape brings together the Brohlbach Valley and extensive meadows and fields. The Brohlbach Valley is a popular hiking route used by locals and tourists alike. If hiking is one of your travel interests, the valley is a clear point of reference when choosing where to go; the church towers appeal to a different interest. When travelling with others, you can give these interests different weight rather than basing all your plans on a single attraction.

Traditions and Regional Connections

Local traditions complement the churches and hiking landscape. A large carnival parade takes place in Forst every two years. BeneViez is a traditional charity event centred on apples. The two events have different characters: the parade is the main focus of the carnival, while BeneViez centres on apples and its charitable purpose. If you include local customs in your travel plans, these events can give you another reason to visit Forst, alongside its architecture and hiking.

Another regional point of interest is the nearby Schwanenkirche. It is a pilgrimage site, and the cycling route associated with it passes through Forst’s municipal area. If you are considering pilgrimage sites or cycling routes, this offers an additional point of interest alongside Forst’s church towers and the Brohlbach Valley.

Choosing Forst as a Destination

When choosing accommodation in Forst, you can start with the purpose of your trip. Would you like to explore the church towers and local history, hike in the Brohlbach Valley, or focus on a local tradition? If you are travelling with a group whose members have different interests, you can give these themes different weight rather than using a single experience as your measure. If the carnival parade is the deciding factor, bear in mind that it takes place every two years and check the specific date before planning your trip.

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