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  • The centennial calendar – a historical weather forecast from the Cistercian order

    The centennial calendar is a compilation of weather forecasts. It was compiled in the 17th century by Cistercian abbot Mauritius Knauer (* 1613 or 1614; † 1664). It was intended to enable him and his monks to predict the weather and thus optimize monastic agriculture. Although the hundred-year calendar does not provide a reliable weather

  • Monastic viticulture in Franconia II: the Silvaner question

    Information Center Orangery Ebrach Lagerhausstrasse 5, Ebrach, Bavaria, Deutschland

    Lecture by Jesko Graf zu Dohna, Archivist of the Princely Castell Archives "How the Silvaner came to Franconia. Sources, controversies, probabilities" in conversation with Prof. Dr. Winfried Schenk, historical geography, wiss. Cisterscapes advisory board Live from the Orangery in Ebrach. Register at rosa.karl@lra-ba.bayern.de.

  • Monastery landscape hike: borderline case Frais(ch)

    Borderline case Frais(ch) - split between Waldsassen Monastery and the imperial town of Eger NATURpur tour: In the footsteps of the Cistercians VI For almost 400 years, Neualbenreuth was characterized by alternating rule, torn apart and yet united as a result. Embark on a journey through a landscape of contradictions and peculiarities, with visible remains

    €8,00

  • Guided tour: (almost) along the monastery wall

    In accordance with the order's rule ORA et LABORA (Pray and Work), the tasks of the Cistercian monks were very varied, as can be seen from various places around the monastery in Waldsassen. Duration: approx. 2 hours; distance approx. 2.5 km Meeting point: Waldsassen, Diepoldbrunnen Fee: 5,00 € Minimum number of participants: 8 people; maximum

    €5,00

  • Guided tour: Experience the monastery landscape in the monastery town

    According to the order's rule ORA et LABORA (Pray and Work), the tasks of the Cistercian monks were very varied, as can be seen from various places in the immediate vicinity of the monastery in Waldsassen.Duration: 2 hours; distance approx. 1.5 kmMeeting point: Waldsassen, DiepoldbrunnenFee: 5,00 €Minimum number of participants: 8 people; maximum 12 peopleLeader:

    €5,00

  • On the trail of the Cistercians – excursion to Pielenhofen

    On 09.05.2026, you can experience the traces of the Cistercian order in Pielenhofen an der Naab. Cistercian nuns first worked there before Cistercians prayed and worked in the legacy of the nuns during the Baroque period. More information on registration and program: Excursion Pielenhofen-3

  • Guided tour of the monastery landscape: Rosary Station Trail

    Rosary Station Trail - the magnificent route of the Waldsassen abbots to the Holy Trinity Church in Kappl 15 baroque rosary stations connect the Waldsassen Monastery with the Holy Trinity Church in Kappl. These are not only a cultural and spiritual highlight of the region, but also unique in Europe. After a brief introduction to

    €5,00

  • Monastery landscape hike: Cunradisrut, a granary and the Middle Ages

    Konnersreuth - the beginnings in the shadow of the monastery on Hiking Day On a tour around one of the oldest settlements in the Stiftland region with the classic features of the Middle Ages under the influence of the Cistercian monastery, you will experience insights and views into the world of monks and subjects in

    €10,00