- Family friendly
- Culturally interesting
- Refreshment stop
- Accommodation option
- Circular route
- Tour with dog
- free of charge / accessible at any time
Seelenort Diemelsee: Flechtdorf Monastery - Origin & Future
Building and pond complex of a Benedictine monastery from the 12th century, which has been restored by a volunteer initiative since 2007 and is now used as a cultural center.
Tour starting point:
Parking lot at Flechtdorf Monastery
Tour destination point:
Parking lot at Flechtdorf Monastery
Properties:
Category
ThemenwegLength
1.5 kmDuration
0:24 hElevation ascent
27 mElevation descent
27 mLowest point
424 mHighest point
451 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
The old walls seem as if they could tell a story: Of the rough limestone from which they were once hewn, of the chants of the monks and the debauchery of some abbots.
They witnessed the power struggles of bailiffs and counts over Flechtdorf Monastery, heard the curses of mercenaries during the Thirty Years' War and the moans of the sick when the monastery became a hospital.
Later, they framed prayers for peace until, in more recent times, an association was formed to care for the light gray walls and fill them with new life.
The stones seem to preserve all these stories - for those who linger and listen. Continue reading >>here.
They witnessed the power struggles of bailiffs and counts over Flechtdorf Monastery, heard the curses of mercenaries during the Thirty Years' War and the moans of the sick when the monastery became a hospital.
Later, they framed prayers for peace until, in more recent times, an association was formed to care for the light gray walls and fill them with new life.
The stones seem to preserve all these stories - for those who linger and listen. Continue reading >>here.
Information
Directions
Diemelsteig Soul place hike
Equipment
sturdy and well-worn shoes
any maps you may need
Catering
any maps you may need
Catering
Safety guidelines
Please note: The lake locations will be signposted shortly. They are currently accessible without signposting.
Author Tip
Discover our three other soul places on the Diemelsee and let them inspire you. Each place tells its own story.
Public transit
The bus and train connections to Diemelsee:
Line 566: Korbach - Diemelsee
Line 560: Diemelsee - Willingen/Bad Arolsen
Stations around Diemelsee
Willingen (Upland) station
Marsberg-Bredelar station
Korbach main station
Brilon (Wald) station
Line 566: Korbach - Diemelsee
Line 560: Diemelsee - Willingen/Bad Arolsen
Stations around Diemelsee
Willingen (Upland) station
Marsberg-Bredelar station
Korbach main station
Brilon (Wald) station
How to get there
From the north: Drive towards Hannover and take the A7 towards Kassel until the Kasseler Kreuz junction, then take the A44 towards Dortmund, exit Marsberg towards Diemelsee
From the east: Take direction Kassel, then A44 Dortmund exit Marsberg direction Diemelsee
From the west: Direction Dortmund, A44 direction Kassel, exit Marsberg direction Diemelsee
From the south: Munich in the direction of Nuremberg, Kassel and onto the A44 in the direction of Dortmund, Marsberg exit and in the direction of Diemelsee
From the east: Take direction Kassel, then A44 Dortmund exit Marsberg direction Diemelsee
From the west: Direction Dortmund, A44 direction Kassel, exit Marsberg direction Diemelsee
From the south: Munich in the direction of Nuremberg, Kassel and onto the A44 in the direction of Dortmund, Marsberg exit and in the direction of Diemelsee
Parking
Flechtdorf Monastery parking lot
