St. Ulrich's Priory in the Black Forest

The monastic complex sits in the Möhlin River valley, featuring medieval structures and a Baroque church with an 11th-century stone font.

Saint Ulrich of Zell established this religious institution in 1083 as a dependent house of Cluny Abbey on the western edge of Black Forest.

The monastery maintained connections with regional nobility, including Hermann I Margrave of Baden, extending its influence across Breisgau and Alsace regions.

The site contains preserved architectural elements from multiple periods, including a 13th-century Madonna statue and medieval altar dedications.

This monastery remained the sole Cluniac establishment on the Rhine's right bank until its transformation into a Benedictine institution.

Inception: 1080

GPS coordinates: 47.90797,7.83763

Latest update: March 10, 2025 13:29