Fasting, Hiking, and Yoga at Plankstetten Abbey

Das Kloster Plankstetten liegt idyllisch im Naturpark Altmühltal in Bayern, nahe der kleinen Stadt Berching. Eingebettet in sanfte Hügel, Wiesen und Wälder bietet das Benediktinerkloster einen Ort der Ruhe und Besinnung fernab vom Trubel des Alltags.

Das Kloster blickt auf eine lange Geschichte zurück und wird heute noch aktiv von Mönchen geführt. Es verbindet traditionelles klösterliches Leben mit moderner Nachhaltigkeit – unter anderem durch ökologische Landwirtschaft und eine eigene Gärtnerei. Die besondere Atmosphäre des Ortes macht es zu einem idealen Rückzugsort für Erholung, innere Einkehr und neue Kraft.

The monastery kitchen offers regional, freshly prepared fasting broths every day. Honey from our own apiary, along with herbal tea, ginger, and lemon, is available fresh every day. The vegetable juices from Völkl are also Demeter-certified and organic.
Water, as well as hot water for tea or to fill your hot water bottle, is available every day.

Treat yourself to a mindful break from everyday life and immerse yourself in a week filled with peace, rejuvenation, and renewed energy. In the unique atmosphere of Plankstetten Abbey, you’ll experience a holistically guided fasting program based on Dr. Buchinger’s method—gentle, mindful, and invigorating for body, mind, and soul.

This week of fasting is more than just abstinence: it is a lovingly crafted space for letting go, recharging, and realigning. Nestled in the natural surroundings, group hikes invite you to draw fresh strength and let your thoughts settle. Gentle exercise sessions such as fascia yoga, morning activation exercises, and breathing exercises help the body purify itself and develop new vitality.

Meditative elements such as fasting meditations and guided imagery journeys help you look inward, gain clarity, and experience deep relaxation. Throughout the week, you’ll be professionally guided so that you can feel safe and well cared for at all times.

The fasting meals are perfectly tailored to this special time and support the natural cleansing process. You’ll stay in the monastery’s guesthouse—in either a single or double room—and enjoy the simple, soothing tranquility of this special place.

The preparatory days and your initial personal consultation take place conveniently online from home, ensuring you’re fully prepared for your fasting retreat.

On the last day, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from the monastery garden at the monastery shop—a wonderful foundation for your subsequent recovery days at home.

This week will give you a new sense of lightness, inner balance, and tangible energy—a valuable boost for a more mindful and vibrant everyday life.