Arnsburg Abbey, Cistercian monastery ruins in Lich, Germany
The Gothic architectural remains of Arnsburg Abbey span across the grounds, featuring stone walls, archways, and a roofless church near the Wetter river.
Founded in 1151 by Benedictine monks, the monastery transitioned to Cistercian order in 1174 and operated continuously until its dissolution in 1803.
The monastery grounds contain a war cemetery commemorating German soldiers alongside Soviet, Polish, and Romanian prisoners from World War II.
Visitors can explore the monastery ruins during daylight hours and enjoy meals at the restaurant located in the former water mill building.
The abbey grounds encompass the location of a first-century Roman castrum, later used by Franks and medieval fortifications.
Location: Lich
Inception: 1151
GPS coordinates: 50.49417,8.79280
Latest update: May 11, 2025 19:12
Hesse preserves an extensive collection of historic structures spanning nearly two millennia. The Roman fort of Saalburg near Bad Homburg documents 2nd century frontier fortifications along the Limes. Medieval monasteries such as Arnsburg near Lich and Seligenstadt demonstrate Carolingian and Romanesque construction, while the abbey ruins at Bad Hersfeld reveal the architectural scale of Benedictine establishments. The Abbey of Lorsch holds UNESCO World Heritage status and presents through its gatehouse one of the most important examples of early medieval architecture north of the Alps. The region connects these religious and military structures with castles and palaces from various periods. Münzenberg Castle and the ruins at Ulrichstein document Hohenstaufen fortification techniques, while Braunfels Palace and Friedrichstein Palace in Bad Wildungen illustrate the evolution from defensive stronghold to residence. The Grimm Brothers House in Steinau an der Straße links literary heritage with regional history. Geological formations such as the Rock Sea in the Odenwald and the Crystal Cave at Kubach complement the human built monuments with natural history features.
Burg Arnsburg
535 m
Tierpark Klosterwald
420 m
Hessengasse 33
1.4 km
Evangelische Kirche Muschenheim
1.1 km
Evangelische Kirche Birklar
1.4 km
Schulstraße 4a
1.1 km
Gesamtanlage historischer Ortskern
1.2 km
Hundsgasse 23
1.4 km
Alter Rathausplatz 16
1.1 km
Hessengasse 11
1.2 km
Alter Rathausplatz 2
1.2 km
Alter Rathausplatz 5
1.1 km
Alter Rathausplatz 10
1.1 km
Alter Rathausplatz 14
1.1 km
Klosterweg 1
1 km
Friedhof Hof Güll
893 m
Großgasse 3
1.2 km
Hof Güll
1.3 km
Großgasse 10
1.1 km
Hessengasse 2
1.2 km
Hessengasse 5
1.2 km
Alter Rathausplatz 1
1.2 km
Hessengasse 13
1.2 km
Hessengasse 19
1.3 km
Hessengasse 17
1.2 km
Großgasse 8
1.2 km
Wasserbehälter
1.1 km
Großgasse 2
1.2 kmReviews
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