Kingwinter - Heisterbach Monastery Landscape

The Heisterbacher Tal (Heister = Beech) is also called Peterstal at that time. The resettlement has practical reasons, because there is water, fertile soil, and connections to the transport routes in the valley. Initially, makeshift buildings are constructed until the monks begin in 1202 with the construction of the monastery church and the monastic buildings. The stones were obtained from the nearby quarries. Additionally, they also build underground water pipes and create ponds for fish farming. Source and info: www.abtei-heisterbach.de. Furthermore, the monks significantly influenced viticulture in the valley, and we want to visit all stages of this monastery landscape, which has received many new impulses and a return to the Cistercians as part of the Regio 2010, and combine it with a hike. To do this, we also use the former pilgrimage path from Oberdollendorf up to Petersberg, which is partly experienceable with still remaining wayside crosses.