Monastery Discovery Route in Walkenried
- 0:25 h
- 1.67 km
- 4 m
- 13 m
- 264 m
- 280 m
- 16 m
- Start: Opposite the west portal of Walkenried monastery church
- Destination: At the Hunting Lodge Walkenried
Founded in the 12th century, Walkenried Monastery was once one of the richest and most important Cistercian monasteries in Germany. Today, the monastery and its 900-year eventful history still shape the town of Walkenried. Embark on a fascinating quest and explore the former monastery precinct and its immediate surroundings on the approximately 2 km long Monastery Discovery Route. Discover along the themed route with 13 stations the impressive Gothic monastery complex as well as other important historical buildings and sites from the post-monastic period. Also visit the Cistercian Museum and learn more about the life and work of the Cistercian monks of Walkenried.
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Pavements
- Unknown (18%)Path (38%)Asphalt (37%)Trail (6%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Equipment
Sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting there
From northern Germany, you can best reach the monastery town of Walkenried via the A7 motorway. Take the Seesen/Harz exit and then follow the B 243 to the exit for Walkenried.
From the south, you come easiest via the A38 to the southern Harz. Near Nordhausen, leave the motorway at the Großwechsungen junction and then also follow the B 243 northwest to the exit for Walkenried.
ParkingA large free parking lot is available in the immediate vicinity of the monastery. Two charging stations are available in the parking lot. Two electric vehicles can be charged simultaneously with a power of 22 kW per hour each. The charging process is started using an access card from ladenetz.de. Alternatively, a charging card from HarzEnergie can be borrowed from our visitor service (against a deposit).
Public transportationWalkenried is located on the Northeim – Herzberg – Nordhausen railway line. Trains run hourly. It is about a 10-minute walk from Walkenried station to the museum. There is a direct connection between Göttingen and Walkenried every 2 hours and every two hours with a transfer at Northeim.
Additional information
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Plan a visit to the Cistercian Museum Kloster Walkenried and then enjoy coffee & cake at the Monastery Café!
Safety guidelines
The round walk can be uneven or difficult to manage depending on the weather. However, most of the stations are easily accessible in the town center.
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