Discover Köglitz: Chapel, Cycling Routes and Waldeck Castle

Köglitz combines historic destinations, signposted routes and a regional speciality, offering unique insights into local life.

Historic destinations around Köglitz

The remains of Waldeck Castle lie nearby Köglitz on Waldeck Castle Hill. The castle ruins have been excavated and restored over the past 30 years. Information boards and an app convey its eventful history and provide additional context for this historic site. Castle Hill offers a magnificent view across the surrounding countryside.

Theresien Chapel is also one of the defining sights in Köglitz. The small chapel on the edge of the village attracts visitors from near and far. Its origins and furnishings clearly distinguish it from the older remains of Waldeck Castle: the chapel was built in 2011 and is dedicated to Saint Thérèse of Lisieux.

Theresien Chapel in Köglitz

Architecturally, Theresien Chapel stands out with two turrets and a gleaming copper roof. Inside, there is a life-size figure of Christ. The furnishings also include a Stations of the Cross designed by Irene Schleicher. A relic of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux is housed in the altar; relics of her parents, who were also canonised, are set into the chapel wall. Here, you will therefore find a place where architectural form, religious dedication and artistic design are closely interwoven.

The patronal feast of Theresien Chapel in Köglitz takes place annually; Karel Simandl travels here for it every year.

Cycling and hiking

For cyclists, the approximately 40-kilometre Chapels Cycling Tour connects Tirschenreuth and Kemnath. The route can be ridden via two options through the Steinwald or the Waldnaab Valley. Along the tour, Theresien Chapel in Köglitz is one of the other chapels to discover. When planning your day, the approximately 40-kilometre route should be treated as a separate cycling excursion. The choice between the Steinwald and the Waldnaab Valley determines the scenic course of the ride. Anyone wishing to include several chapels along the connection while taking the Chapels Cycling Tour through the Steinwald or the Waldnaab Valley can use the respective route as a basis for planning their day and adjust the overall length of the day accordingly.

Another point of reference is the Kemnath–Waldeck route, which is listed as Hiking Tour 2. From Schweißenreuth, a red circular marker leads towards Köglitz. For route planning, this specific marker is the key reference point for the section described.

Regional speciality from Köglitz

The Heckenhof Robl farm in Köglitz is another part of the local character. There, organic stone-oven bread is baked from their own grain in various varieties. The farm’s own grain and the different types of bread give this offering a clearly recognisable regional profile. Together with the historic destinations and the signposted cycling and hiking connections, this creates a multifaceted picture of Köglitz that combines culture, landscape and local craft tradition.

Further regional orientation: Hopfau

For the broader travel overview: Kemnath.