Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Kassel District
Werra-Meißner-Kreis
Sontra
Site of the Melmenkirche
Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Kassel District
Werra-Meißner-Kreis
Sontra
Site of the Melmenkirche
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 13 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land
Location: Sontra, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany
Here on the saddle between Iberg and Petersberg, remains of the foundation walls of the Melmenkirche were found. It is a field chapel that had to be demolished shortly after 1600 in connection with the church reform of Landgrave Moritz.
September 5, 2021
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