Oberau, Historic hermitage complex in Bad Staffelstein, Germany.
The Oberau hermitage sits at 255 meters elevation on a peninsula between the Middle Lake and the Main River, featuring traditional Bavarian architecture with a historic Herrenhaus and surrounding rural landscape.
First documented in 1400 as a fiefdom held by the Haller family from the Bishop of Bamberg, Oberau has served as a spiritual retreat and noble estate throughout its centuries-long history.
The settlement preserves traditional Bavarian customs through seasonal festivals, folk music traditions, and rural agricultural practices that have been maintained by local residents for generations.
Visitors can access Oberau via regional roads connecting to Bad Staffelstein, with accommodations available in nearby guesthouses and the site offering opportunities for hiking, cycling, and exploring the Franconian countryside.
The historic Schloss Oberau, built in 1872 with Renaissance influences, now functions as a vacation center while maintaining its private Dungern family cemetery and original estate buildings.
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