On the history of the cemetery

The Jewish cemetery in Obernzenn was laid out in the 18th century (according to other information as early as 1613) and was occupied by the surrounding communities, in addition to Obernzenn above all Egenhausen, but also Unternzenn, Ickelheim, Lenkersheim and Kaubenheim. Since the 1870s and the emigration of Jewish families from the villages, the cemetery was a burial place, especially for the Jewish families who had now moved to Bad Windsheim. At the end of the 19th century, half of the cemetery including the Tahara House was owned by the Israelite religious communities of Egenhausen and (Bad) Windsheim. The cemetery area, which has increased several times over the years, now comprises 60.30 acres. The cemetery was surrounded by a massive sandstone wall.

The cemetery was partially destroyed during the Nazi era. After 1945 the wall collapsed in parts, the tombstones were overturned and the property was overgrown. In 1960, the Tahara House - to the left of the lower entrance - had to be demolished because it was dilapidated. As far as possible, the cemetery was repaired. About 200 gravestones, some of them very artistic, have been preserved.

The cemetery was desecrated in 1976 and 1979 (tombstones overturned and smeared with Nazi symbols). cc.alemannia-judaica.de/obernzenn_friedhof.htm

Translated by Google •

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Elevation 390 m

Weather

Today

Thursday 9 October

15°C

9°C

0 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See hikes here

Take Me There

Location: Obernzenn, Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Jewish Cemetery Obernzenn

1. Fingalshöhle Sandstone Quarry – Obernzenner See loop from Urphertshofen

2. Obernzenner See – Jewish Cemetery Obernzenn loop from Urphertshofen

3. Summit Cross Petersberg – Summit Cross on Petersberg loop from Oberdachstetten

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️