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St. Anna Minster, Heiligkreuztal

St. Anna Minster, Heiligkreuztal

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St. Anna Minster, Heiligkreuztal

Recommended by 15 hikers out of 16

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Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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1. Dintinger Weiher – Heiligkreuztal Monastery loop from Wilflingen

14.3km

03:45

110m

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2. Häussler Backdorf – Heiligkreuztal Monastery loop from Langenenslingen

8.02km

02:04

40m

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3. Heiligkreuztal Monastery – Dintinger Weiher loop from Heiligkreuztal

5.84km

01:31

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Paul

May 15, 2023

Munster "St. Anna”, Heiligkreuztal
The Minster is without a doubt the center of the monastery complex. The most striking architectural adornment is a large, east-facing tracery window (our picture). In 1533 Veronika von Rietheim had the central nave vaulted and the gaden windows fitted with tracery. The choir window is one of the oldest figurative glass paintings of the Cistercian order. We can guess what impression this glass painting made on the nuns gathered for the choir prayer and convent office when the morning sun lights up the individual fields...
The "Johannesminne" (Christ John group), which stands in a pointed arch niche in the front wall of the choir, is one of the most precious art-historical treasures in the Heiligkreuztal. The masterpiece, carved from a block of walnut and hollowed out on the back, still bears its original version today: Jesus' robe is blue on silver, his cloak is gold, John is in a green dress and a purple cloak trimmed with gold braid. Both sit close together on a bench. The hands rest in each other. Even the folds of their robes run in the same rhythm and swing ...
Text / Source: Heiligkreuztal Monastery, Am Münster, 88499 Altheim-Heiligkreuztal
kloster-heiligkreuztal.com

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St. Anna Minster, Heiligkreuztal

1. Dintinger Weiher – Heiligkreuztal Monastery loop from Wilflingen

2. Häussler Backdorf – Heiligkreuztal Monastery loop from Langenenslingen

3. Heiligkreuztal Monastery – Dintinger Weiher loop from Heiligkreuztal

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