Kloster Marienhaus

Kloster Marienhaus is a Franciscan monastery situated on a hilltop east of the Wied River near Waldbreitbach. The grounds include residential buildings, chapel spaces, and maintained outdoor areas that serve both the religious community and visiting guests.

Rosa Flesch founded the monastery in 1863 on Chapel Hill, following her purchase of the land in 1857. The site grew from its original residential house and nursing station into a larger religious community.

The monastery is home to the Franciscan Sisters of Waldbreitbach, who opened a public creation path on the grounds in 2003. Visitors can walk these paths and experience how the community blends spiritual practice with welcoming others into their sacred space.

The monastery offers guest accommodations with meals in a quiet setting. Visitors can participate in prayer sessions and freely explore the grounds at their own pace.

A Stations of the Cross path has existed on the grounds since 1759, a walk that founder Rosa Flesch cherished before establishing the monastery. This historic path continues to shape the spiritual character of the place today.

Location: Waldbreitbach

Inception: 1863

Website: https://waldbreitbacher-franziskanerinnen.de/willkommen

GPS coordinates: 50.54423,7.41770

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:06