Schwarzenfeld: Local History, Cycling Routes and Bathing Pond

Church, Town Hall and Local History

The Old Parish Church of Schwarzenfeld, St. Dionysius and St. Aegidius, was first mentioned in historical records in 1326. This date marks its first documented mention, not the time when it was built. Its distinctive historical significance also stems from its rare dual dedication: the church is dedicated to St. Aegidius and St. Dionysius.

The Holnstein family mausoleum stands in the Schwarzenfeld cemetery. It was built between 1882 and 1884 in the neo-Romanesque style. The church and mausoleum thus offer two different points of reference for exploring the town’s architectural history: the parish church mentioned in historical records and a later building with a clearly defined architectural style.

The foyer of Schwarzenfeld Town Hall houses two collections with different focuses. The archaeological collection displays significant prehistoric and early historical finds from the surrounding area, particularly the Schwarzach Valley. The “Heferlbude” stoneware exhibition brings together donations and loans relating to the history of the Schwarzenfeld stoneware factory. The factory operated from 1904 to 1956, and the exhibition reopened in 2018 after renovations.

The Christmas market is also part of the town’s history: Schwarzenfeld’s clubs and associations have organized it every year since 1992. The programme includes music and activities, as well as food and drink. The exact dates vary, so if you are planning a stay around the market, check the date for your chosen year.

Cycling Routes and Outdoor Destinations

Five major regional cycling routes intersect in Schwarzenfeld. These include long-distance cycle routes along the Naab and to the River Regen, the Schweppermann Cycle Route, the Upper Palatinate Lake District Cycle Route, the Bavarian-Bohemian Friendship Trail through the Schwarzach Valley, and themed routes in the Upper Palatinate Cycling World. The selection therefore includes both long-distance routes and named regional and themed routes. You can use each route to help choose a suitable ride for your plans; when planning a specific tour, check current route information, as local diversions may be in place.

For a waterside stay, the Forsterweiher in Schwarzenfeld has a sandy beach and a bathing pond. This makes it another possible focus alongside cycling and local history. Swimming conditions may vary by season, so plan your visit according to the time of year and check current conditions before making the pond a fixed part of your itinerary.

Miesberg is home to two more distinct destinations. Barbara-Kanzel is a lookout point on the eastern side of Miesberg. The Philosophenweg is a Stations of the Cross route around the monastery complex on Miesberg. One is designated as a lookout point, while the other is defined by its route and its Stations of the Cross character. This information can help you choose between the two according to your interests, without combining them into a single route.

Accommodation and Day Planning

The local themes can be considered separately when planning your trip: if you are interested in architectural history, the church, mausoleum and collections in the Town Hall offer different points of reference. Cyclists can use the names of the five routes that intersect in Schwarzenfeld to find their way around. The Forsterweiher offers a focus of its own, while Barbara-Kanzel and the Philosophenweg are two distinct destinations on Miesberg.

If your plans depend on a specific exhibition date, the Christmas market or seasonal swimming conditions, check these details before your trip.

For the broader travel overview: Schwandorf.

More destinations

More towns in the same destination:

Neunburg vorm Wald, Nabburg, Pfreimd, Oberviechtach, Schönsee, Wernberg-Köblitz.