Stuben Monastery Ruins

Bremm, Germany

Opposite Bremm on a peninsula is the former Stuben Monastery with its impressive church ruins. The complex was founded at the beginning of the 12th century by the Augustinian nuns of the Springiersbach Abbey.

Today, only the outer walls remain, except for the west wall. The monastery is mainly used for open-air events in summer. The view of the ruins from Calmont is particularly impressive.

Address

Bremm, Germany

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Details

Founded: 1137
Category: Religious sites in Germany
Historical period: Hohenstaufen Dynasty (Germany)

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Levi van Iperenburg (2 years ago)
Nice ruins. Was here in December/January 2021/2022 and it was closed (can't go inside the ruins) so don't know if it's open normally or not but it looks nice and the path to go there is either doable by car, foot or bike. Last 200m or so is a dirt road so not advisable by car or city bike (mountain bike would be fine I think). Would definitely go there after hiking the Calmont route or visiting Bremm/Eller.

warden 12112 (4 years ago)
A beautiful and old ruin. With a nice place to swim

Dinant (4 years ago)
Beautiful spot along the river Mosel. a must see .

Dominik Schweizer (6 years ago)
The ruin itself does not provide a lot. Just by being there it adds to the greatness of the big Mosel bend

Keije van Dijk (7 years ago)
It is bit difficult to enter the monastery, as there is an iron fence in the gates. It is possible for moderately athletic people to climb over the fence. In the summer, lizards can be spotted in large numbers behind the main ruins. Nice for a walk.

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