Christgarten Charterhouse

The monastery, dedicated to Saint Peter, was founded in 1383 by Counts Ludwig and Friedrich von Oettingen. With the onset of the Reformation, the Oettingen counts supported the new doctrine from 1525 onwards, leading to Carthusian monks from Christgarten being appointed as Protestant pastors from 1558. Despite an attempt by the Carthusian General Chapter to revive the monastery and a ruling by the Imperial Chamber Court to restore its original state, the Carthusian monastery was finally dissolved after the Thirty Years' War in 1649. In the following centuries, most of the monastery buildings were demolished, with only the choir of the church remaining.

The former monastery is located in the Donau-Ries region of Bavaria, nestled in the so-called Carthusian Valley at an elevation of approximately 487 m above sea level. This valley, through which the Forellenbach stream flows, is known for its scenic landscape and has become a popular destination for hikers and those seeking recreation. The region is easily accessible from the cities of Nördlingen and Donauwörth.

The preserved choir of the former monastery church now serves as a Protestant parish church. The complex is protected as an architectural monument in Bavaria and, despite the extensive destruction of the original buildings, conveys an impression of its former seclusion. Inside, a low choir stall dating from around 1400 and a tombstone for Lienhard Vetter from 1504 can be seen. The eastern part of the former rood screen is now used as an organ loft.

• Hochhaus Ruin (ruin, approx. 1825 m away)
• Niederhaus Castle Ruin (ruin, approx. 2591 m away)
• Hohenaltheim Castle (castle, approx. 5370 m away)
• Reimlingen Castle (castle, approx. 5387 m away)