Kloster Ehrenstein, Medieval monastery in Asbach, Germany
The monastery complex includes historic buildings and ruins of a castle, situated in a narrow valley along the Mehrbach river in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Founded in 1486 as a Kreuzherrenkloster, the monastery endured Swedish troops' destruction in 1632 and French plundering in 1795 before its dissolution in 1812.
The monastery features a painted veduta from 1510 in the church window, depicting the original fortified structure and monastic buildings.
The Franciscan Sisters of Waldbreitbach maintain the monastery since 2009, offering spaces for prayer, reflection, workshops, and educational programs.
The monastery's survival is credited to Father Werner Kettner, who prevented its demolition and initiated complete renovation in the 1970s.
Location: Asbach
GPS coordinates: 50.61740,7.45501
Latest update: March 30, 2025 18:02
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