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Kloster Wald, Cistercian monastery in Wald, Germany

The monastery buildings include preserved sections of a Romanesque and Gothic cloister within a large religious complex in Baden-Württemberg.

Founded in 1212 by Burkard von Weckenstein for his sisters Judintha and Ita, Kloster Wald became the first Cistercian monastery in Upper Swabia.

The monastery maintains a girls' boarding school where students can learn traditional crafts like carpentry and tailoring while pursuing their academic studies.

Located at coordinates 47.937611, 9.172994, the monastery complex includes educational facilities and religious buildings open for scheduled visits.

The monastery owned twelve large fish ponds by 1784, established to provide food for the nuns during mandatory fasting periods.

Location: Wald

Inception: 1212

GPS coordinates: 47.93761,9.17299

Latest update: May 14, 2025 09:11

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