Reichenstein (Lauterach)

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Reichenstein
community Lauterach
Coordinates: 48 ° 15 ′ 30 ″  N , 9 ° 33 ′ 25 ″  E
Height : 585 m above sea level NHN
Postal code : 89584
Area code : 07375
Reichenstein (Baden-Wuerttemberg)
Reichenstein

Location of Reichenstein in Baden-Württemberg
Keep of Reichenstein Castle
Keep of Reichenstein Castle

Reichenstein is a district of the Lauterach community in the Alb-Donau district in Baden-Württemberg . The hamlet , which has belonged to the Lauterach community since 1812, is located about one and a half kilometers west of Lauterach.

history

Reichenstein is first mentioned in a document in 1276. Anselm von Reichenstein was probably the servant of the Counts of Berg- Wartstein . In 1364 the place was the seat of the Lords of Stein. In 1394 and 1420 Reichenstein is mentioned as a Württemberg fief . Via the von Schwangau and von Bocksbergs, the place came to the Zwiefalten monastery in 1499 .

Attractions

  • Castle ruins
  • Catherine's Chapel, built in the 18th century

Personalities

  • Xaver Mönch (1843–1907), born in Reichenstein, organ builder and founder of the well-known organ building company in Überlingen

Web links

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