Frauenalb Abbey was founded around 1185 by the Counts of Eberstein as a Benedictine convent for noble nuns. Only women from noble families were admitted. Shortly after 1600, the last woman left the monastery. Today, a foundation oversees the preservation of this remarkable ruin.

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October 14, 2021

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Great ruined monastery. Very impressive and you can take great photos. If you want to run, there are beautiful hiking trails all around.

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Matthias Brandt

April 23, 2017

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Frauenalb is a monastery ruin in the upper Alb valley that is well worth seeing and is surrounded by a few houses. The Frauenalb monastery was founded around 1185 by the Counts of Eberstein as a noble Benedictine convent. Only women from noble families were accepted.

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Elevation 320 m

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