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Seligenthal Monastery

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

Siegburg

Seligenthal Monastery

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Location: Siegburg, Rhein-Sieg-Kreis, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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1. Forest path – Wahnbachtalsperre loop from Seligenthal

25.4km

07:10

530m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Wahnbach Dam – Orchard meadows loop from Hennef (Sieg)

11.8km

03:11

160m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Gut Umschoß – View of Wahnbachtalsperre loop from Seligenthal

7.18km

01:58

110m

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

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Mareike

October 6, 2021

The former monastery in Seligenthal was founded in the 13th century. The monastery church has been preserved from the Middle Ages and is considered the oldest Franciscan church in Germany. Most of the other buildings were rebuilt after a fire in the 17th century.

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rikelang

February 5, 2017

The Seligenthal Monastery is considered to be the oldest Franciscan church north of the Alps. The monastery was founded almost 800 years ago (1231), initially as a hermitage, and only dissolved in the 19th century. The church is now used as a parish church, and a 4-star event hotel is located in the former cloister courtyard.

On the Mönchweg, the monastery and the sights in the area add variety and make the hike very entertaining.

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Franz

January 25, 2020

The monastery was originally operated as a hermitage of St. Anne's monastery. In 1255 the Antonius Church was inaugurated as a monastery church with the help of further donations. The first documented record of a pilgrimage to Seligenthal is documented in 1627.

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Location: Siegburg, Rhein-Sieg-Kreis, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Seligenthal Monastery

1. Forest path – Wahnbachtalsperre loop from Seligenthal

2. Wahnbach Dam – Orchard meadows loop from Hennef (Sieg)

3. Gut Umschoß – View of Wahnbachtalsperre loop from Seligenthal

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