Mettlach abbey, Benedictine monastery in Mettlach, Germany.
The stone structures of Mettlach Abbey stand near the Saar River, featuring traditional architectural elements of religious buildings in the Saarland region.
Count Leudwinus of Treves established the monastery in the 7th century after an eagle reportedly shielded him from the sun while he slept beneath a tree.
The monastery maintains Benedictine traditions through daily prayers, meditation sessions, and religious ceremonies that follow the Rule of Saint Benedict.
Visitors can access the abbey grounds during daylight hours and participate in guided tours that explain the history and functions of different monastery sections.
The Old Tower, constructed in 990, remains the earliest preserved stone structure in Saarland and houses the tomb of the monastery's founder.
Location: Mettlach
GPS coordinates: 49.49410,6.59400
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:40
Burg Montclair
2.7 km
Alter Turm (Mettlach)
100 m
St. Luitwin
356 m
St. Joseph
174 m
Schloss Saareck
313 m
Kirche St. Gangolf (Mettlach)
1.1 km
Biereiche
2.6 km
Keramikmuseum Mettlach
33 m
Ferry (Saarschleife)
3.3 km
Montclair
2.7 km
Lutwinuskapelle
1.1 km
Herz-Jesu-Kirche
2.3 km
Saarbrücke Mettlach
430 m
St. Laurentius
3.2 km
Sender Mettlach
849 m
St. Antonius
2.6 km
St. Josef
1.1 km
Steilhänge der Saar
2.1 km
Saarhölzbachpfad
2.5 km
Saarschleife und Leukbachtal
1.1 km
Park Schloss Saareck bei Mettlach-Keuchingen
382 m
Evangelische Kirche
421 m
Saar-Steilhänge/Lutwinuswald
2.3 km
Steilhänge der Saar
1.7 km
Steilhänge der Saar
2.6 km
Fußgängerbrücke Saarhölzbach
2.5 km
Stations of the cross
1.1 km
Umspannanlage
3 kmReviews
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