Pechbrunn: Church, Chapel and Steinwald

Pechbrunn can be explored through the Herz-Jesu-Kirche, the chapel on Steinhübel and its location on the edge of the Steinwald. For getting there, the Pechbrunn exit on the A 93 and the railway station in town are useful landmarks. The church and landscape offer different points of interest for your stay; check specific details before setting out on tours.

Herz-Jesu-Kirche: history and furnishings

The Herz-Jesu-Kirche is a Roman Catholic parish church in Pechbrunn, in the northern Upper Palatinate. Built in the Neo-Baroque style, it was constructed between 1913 and 1916 by master builder August Mayer. Today, it is a listed monument. The construction period and its current status describe different aspects: the years 1913 to 1916 mark its construction, while the listing reflects its monument status. Its furnishings can also be attributed specifically: the high altar, pulpit and Pietà were created by South Tyrolean artist Josef Rifeser from St. Ulrich in Gröden. Thus, alongside the style, construction period and master builder, three named works are central to exploring the church.

Chapel on Steinhübel and the landscape

The chapel on Steinhübel, at the southeastern edge of Pechbrunn, offers another way to get your bearings. It stands just before a hermitage and offers views across the municipality. The chapel can be viewed from the outside all year round. Pechbrunn is also located on the edge of the Steinwald. The Teichelberg nature reserve is nearby. It covers 115 hectares and protects valuable broadleaf forest on a basalt hill. These two landscape features offer different points of interest: the chapel is notable for its views across Pechbrunn, while the Teichelberg stands out for the size of its protected area and the forest it safeguards.

Getting here and planning tours

Pechbrunn can be reached via the A 93 motorway, Pechbrunn exit. Pechbrunn railway station is at Bahnhofstraße 3, 95701 Pechbrunn and is accessible by public transport. If you plan to travel by train, check current train connections and timetables before your trip.

A local leisure guide from 2023 lists the Großbüchlberg circuit and “Zu den Hankerln” as possible half-day tours in connection with Pechbrunn. This provides a general indication of duration but does not replace checking the route in question. Check the details before setting out so your plans are based on the specific route.

Culture and cuisine in Tirschenreuth

The wider destination of Tirschenreuth offers additional, distinct cultural and regional themes. The MuseumsQuartier in Tirschenreuth combines the Upper Palatinate Fisheries Museum with six other specialist exhibitions in a former monastery. At the Fisheries Museum, visitors can explore almost 1,000 years of fishing and fish farming history and see native fish in four large aquariums. The MuseumsQuartier regularly hosts special exhibitions, talks, readings and concerts. Check current dates if you would like to include a particular program in your plans.

The Fischhofpark is another Tirschenreuth attraction: its centre is home to the historic Fischhofbrücke and the Fischhof, which houses the district court. As for local cuisine, Tirschenreuth district is best known for Zoigl, the traditional beer of the Upper Palatinate Forest. It is also known for carp from the pond landscapes of the “Land of 1,000 Ponds.” The regional points of interest are distinct: Pechbrunn offers local and landscape attractions, while Tirschenreuth has its own focus on fishing history, cultural events and regional specialities.

For the wider travel overview: Mitterteich.