Kloster Oelinghausen

The monastery complex incorporates both Romanesque and Gothic architectural elements within its church building and surrounding structures, located in the Hochsauerlandkreis region.

Established in 1174 as a Premonstratensian religious community, the monastery functioned continuously until 1804 when it closed during the regional secularization movement.

The monastery complex stands as a North Rhine-Westphalian architectural heritage monument, representing medieval ecclesiastical construction methods and religious practices.

Visitors can access the monastery through multiple hiking trails, including a 5.77-kilometer loop path starting from the nearby village of Holzen.

The monastery sits within the protected Naturpark Arnsberger Wald, offering connections to an extensive network of marked hiking paths through the German countryside.

Location: Arnsberg

GPS coordinates: 51.41260,7.94417

Latest update: May 15, 2025 15:16