Rieterkirche

The sandstone church features a 45-meter tower, late Gothic hall architecture, and stands at an elevation of 487 meters in Middle Franconia.

The church foundation was laid in 1464, with construction funded through indulgence letters and consecration taking place in 1469 under the Rieter von Kornburg family.

The interior contains numerous Catholic artworks and saint statues, including a Russian Orthodox icon of Theodore Stratelates and a terracotta figure of Mary.

The church serves as the parish church for the Kalbensteinberg and Fünfbronn communities within the Lutheran Church of Bavaria district of Gunzenhausen.

The church vault beneath the altar houses the Rieter family crypt, with the last burial occurring in 1782.

Location: Absberg

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

Elevation above the sea: 487 m

Height: 45 m

Made from material: sandstone

Address: Kalbensteinberg 63, 91720 Absberg

GPS coordinates: 49.17684,10.84756

Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:52