SANKT MÄRGEN GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Die vier Tode des falschen Mönchs: an immersive criminal investigation through the Hochschwarzwald
A three‑hour, on‑location team investigation in Sankt Märgen that guides groups through multiple crime scenes, evidence analysis, and a final reconstruction—this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Die vier Tode des falschen Mönchs: an immersive criminal investigation through the Hochschwarzwald.
Set in the high Black Forest around Sankt Märgen, Die vier Tode des falschen Mönchs places your group in an interactive criminal case: teams visit authentic locations, gather and analyze evidence and witness statements, and work together to reconstruct the last hours of Mayor Quintus. The experience blends historical atmosphere, outdoor movement and focused analytical work into a single three‑hour investigative workshop.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
An interactive criminal case in a historical setting
Participants follow an open investigation rather than an escape‑room script: you move between real locations in the Hochschwarzwald, collect clues and build hypotheses around the death of Mayor Quintus.
Structured team work with a central play table
Teams use a Spieltisch, an investigative dossier and medico‑legal documents to analyze material, assign roles and advance the inquiry through discussion and evidence synthesis.
Built for groups — workshops and teambuilding
The format emphasizes collaboration and clear roles, making it especially well suited to company events, seminars and group workshops that want an active, problem‑solving exercise.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
Over three focused hours your team alternates between moving across several sites in Sankt Märgen and convening at the central play table to catalogue evidence, compare witness statements and test hypotheses; the process culminates in a joint reconstruction of the case where teams must assemble individual clues into a coherent account.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this outing — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The program runs approximately 3 hours.
Meet at Hotel Hirschen, Feldbergstraße 9, 79274 St. Märgen.
Organizers supply a Spieltisch, an investigative dossier (Ermittlungsmappe) and medico‑legal documents for evidence analysis.
The activity takes place in natural settings; participants are expected to follow the operator's nature protection rules.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the investigation take?
The experience lasts about 3 hours.
Where do we meet?
The meeting point is Hotel Hirschen, Feldbergstraße 9, 79274 St. Märgen.
Is this an escape room?
No — it is an open, team‑led investigative format rather than a traditional escape room.
Will staff accompany our group during the activity?
No — there is no continuous accompaniment by game staff during the execution; teams work independently with provided materials.
Is this suitable for corporate teambuilding or seminars?
Yes — the format is explicitly designed for Firmen‑Events, workshops and teambuilding, with structured roles and collaborative tasks.
Are there rules for operating outdoors?
Yes — participants are expected to follow the operator's nature protection rules for outdoor play.