Säben Abbey, Religious complex on Säben Mountain in Klausen, Italy
The stone monastery stands at an elevation of 2,300 feet, overlooking the Eisack Valley and featuring multiple religious buildings across different levels.
Between the 6th and 10th centuries, the site functioned as the episcopal seat of the Diocese of Säben before its transfer to Brixen around 1000.
The monastery includes the Church of Our Lady, the Monastery Church, and the Church of the Holy Cross, each representing different architectural periods.
The complex requires a 30-minute uphill walk via the Kreuzweg path or a 45-minute ascent through the gentler Säben Promenade from Klausen.
Starting September 2024, Cistercian monks will establish a new spiritual center here, following the departure of Benedictine nuns after 335 years.
Location: Klausen
Website: http://kloster-saeben-freunde.de
GPS coordinates: 46.64385,11.56701
Latest update: May 14, 2025 09:14
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