Kloster Anhausen

Kloster Anhausen is a former Catholic monastery in the Schwäbisch Hall region, with significant wall remains still standing today. The preserved structures display typical elements of medieval monastic architecture and serve as physical evidence of its original purpose.

The monastery was founded in 1300 and functioned as a religious center for over two centuries in the Baden-Württemberg region. Its dissolution in 1557 marked the end of a long tradition of monastic life at this location.

The Bebenburg family left their mark through five relief epitaphs carved into the monastery wall, commissioned between 1496 and 1502. These stone figures show family members and document their close connection to monastic life.

The site is located near Satteldorf in the Schwäbisch Hall district and is relatively easy to find for those who familiarize themselves with the local geography. Visitors should note that these are ruins, so sturdy footwear and caution when walking around the grounds are advisable.

Among the stone reliefs on the wall is a portrayal of Bishop Lupold von Bebenburg, yet despite his memorial here, he was not buried at the monastery. His final resting place lies instead in the distant Bamberg Cathedral.