Historic monument
MonasteryNiederalteich
Ehemaliges Forsthaus des Klosters
This site has no photo yet. Sign in to contribute one.
The former forester's lodge of the monastery, a historic building in Deggendorf, Bavaria, bears witness to the former administrative activities of a significant monastery. It is a remarkable example of the economic buildings that supported the operation of monastic communities in the region.
History+
The origins of the forester's lodge are closely linked to the history of the monastery to which it once belonged. As an integral part of the monastic infrastructure, it served to manage the forest areas, which were crucial for the supply and maintenance of the monastic community. Its existence reflects the extensive lands and economic autonomy that many monasteries enjoyed in the Middle Ages and early modern period.
Location+
The building is located in the town of Deggendorf in the Bavarian administrative district of Lower Bavaria. The town is situated on the edge of the Bavarian Forest and on the Danube, which underlines the strategic importance of the forester's lodge for timber supply.
On site+
Today, the former forester's lodge is protected as a historical monument in Bavaria. It represents a piece of regional history and preserves the memory of the monastic economy. Its condition and use are a testament to cultural and historical preservation in the region.
Nearby+
- Niederaltaich Abbey (sacred building, approx. 356 m away)
- Moos Castle (castle, approx. 5387 m away)
- Winzer Ruin (ruin, approx. 5499 m away)
- Flintsbach Castle (castle, approx. 8306 m away)
Take Mobile History with you
You are reading this text for free. Premium adds what matters on the road: descriptions read aloud, sites found through your camera, whole regions taken offline.
- Every description, including the ~17,700 Premium sites
- Audio guide: have descriptions read to you on location
- AR finder: see sites through your camera, with distance and bearing
- Unlimited saved sites
14 days free, then from €2.99 a month. Cancel anytime.
Location: 48.7690, 13.0257