Klosterruine Ober-Werbe, Medieval monastery ruins on limestone cliffs in Waldeck, Germany.
The remaining structures of the Romanesque monastery stand on a limestone cliff where peregrine falcons nest, offering views over the surrounding valley.
Founded in 1038 by Count Wittekind II, the monastery received protection from Pope Honorius in 1125 and operated as a Benedictine institution.
The monastery transformed from a male Benedictine convent to a female religious community in 1207, marking a shift in its religious function.
Located above the village of Ober-Werbe, visitors can access the ruins through marked trails while observing the local wildlife and geological formations.
The monastery complex moved from its original location in the valley to the cliff top, a relocation pattern uncommon among religious structures in Waldeck.
Location: Waldeck
GPS coordinates: 51.22670,8.98270
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:27
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