Kloster Urspring, Benedictine monastery in Schelklingen, Germany
The Kloster Urspring complex includes St. Ulrich Church and several medieval buildings situated near a natural spring in Baden-Württemberg.
Founded in 1127 by three brothers who donated the land to St. Georgen Abbey, the monastery functioned as a Benedictine nuns community until 1806.
The monastery buildings contain preserved altarpieces and glass windows from the 16th century that reflect medieval German religious art.
The monastery grounds connect to a 4-kilometer circular hiking trail called UrspringRunde, which starts from Schelklingen town center.
The former religious institution now operates as Urspringschule, an educational center known for its competitive basketball program.
Location: Schelklingen
GPS coordinates: 48.38190,9.71880
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:29
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