Benediktinerkloster Mönchsroth

The monastery of Mönchsroth was founded around 1130 by Hermann and Adala von Leiningen, together with Count Diemo von Prozelten. The endowment was later transferred to Hirsau Abbey, which was seeking new establishments in this region. Initially under imperial vogtei, this changed hands several times over time and came into the possession of the Counts of Oettingen in the 15th century. After being destroyed in the Peasants' War in 1525, the monastery was rebuilt within a decade. A special privilege was granted to the prior in 1533 by Pope Clement VII, allowing him to wear a miter, ring, and staff. In the course of the Reformation, Mönchsroth Monastery was dissolved in 1558 by Ludwig von Oettingen.

Mönchsroth Monastery is located in the municipality of Mönchsroth in the district of Ansbach in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated at an elevation of approximately 437 meters above sea level.

Of the former monastic complex, only the monastery church remains today. After its dissolution, the monastery's lands were administered by the Oberamt Mönchsroth of the County of Oettingen.

• Roman Watchtower 13/2 (Ancient Buildings, approx. 930 m away)
• Dambach Castle (Castle, approx. 3399 m away)
• Roman Watchtower 13/8 (Ancient Buildings, approx. 4048 m away)
• Tannhausen Castle (Castle, approx. 4619 m away)