Wagenhausen can be understood through two very different buildings: the Provost’s Church combines historic monastic connections and distinctive architecture with its present-day role as a parish church; the Trotte stands out for its special construction and cultural-historical significance. There are also several paths and routes that can be distinguished by their names and specific features. When planning a stay, you can first decide whether the history of the buildings or an experience on the trails should be your main focus.

Provost’s Church: Monastic History and Architectural Design

Wagenhausen’s Provost’s Church serves as the parish church of the Evangelical Reformed parish of Wagenhausen. After Tuto’s death in 1119, Wagenhausen became an independent abbey; in 1417, it was incorporated into Allerheiligen as a provostry. The two dates are nearly three centuries apart, marking the abbey and provostry as distinct historical periods. The east wing and the monastery basilica remain from the former monastery complex. In the 21st century, the monastery basilica served as Wagenhausen’s Reformed church. This makes it possible to distinguish the monastery’s historical development from the church’s present-day parish function.

A partially preserved former arcade row reveals the original three-aisled basilica at the Provost’s Church—a church interior with three aisles. The bells comprise the Marienglocke of 1291, the Beatrixglocke of 1514 and a second Marienglocke from 1954. The sequence of dates thus spans the Middle Ages to the mid-20th century.

The church stands on the left bank of the Rhine, below Stein am Rhein. This location adds a clearly defined geographical reference to the historical perspective.

The Trotte: Building and Visits

The Trotte in Wagenhausen is located in a landscape of national importance. It stands out for its special construction and cultural-historical significance, and is considered the oldest wine press building in the canton of Thurgau. The focus here differs from that of the Provost’s Church: the latter is associated above all with monastic history and basilica design, while the Trotte is notable for its construction and its status within the canton. A Trotte is a building used to press grapes.

The Trotte is open to visitors. It can also be rented with banquet seating and tableware. Rentals are seasonal; confirm current options in advance.

Routes with Different Features

The Rhine Route, Route 2, includes a section from Diessenhofen to Wagenhausen. The “From Lake Untersee to Schaffhausen” cycling tour passes through Wagenhausen. The Thronfolgeweg is distinguished by twelve creative and unusual places to sit. The options therefore offer different points of interest: a named route section, a cycling tour that includes Wagenhausen, or a path notable for its seating. You can consider whether you are more interested in a particular stage, the cycling tour or the distinctive feature of the Thronfolgeweg.

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