Monastery of St. Michael, Religious ruins on Heiligenberg, Heidelberg, Germany
The stone remains of St. Michael's Monastery rest at the summit of Heiligenberg, displaying architectural elements from the Ottonian period.
The monastery's construction began in 1023 as an extension of Lorsch Abbey, with the first documentation appearing in the Lorsch codex from the 12th century.
The monastery site contains traces of an ancient Roman temple dedicated to Mercury, demonstrating the location's continuous religious significance through different periods.
Access to the monastery requires a steep hike along the Philosophen Weg path, which leads visitors through forested terrain to reach the hilltop location.
In 1503, three remaining monks died when the steeple collapsed, leading to the monastery's abandonment and eventual transformation into the current ruins.
Inception: 890
GPS coordinates: 49.42580,8.70611
Latest update: May 23, 2025 16:10
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