The Protestant parish church of St. Michael appears today as a baroque church. In 1396, when the early Gothic predecessor church built around 1280 fell victim to a fire in …

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May 20, 2025

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The originally Gothic church was first mentioned in 1341, when King John of Bohemia granted the right to occupy the church to the Waldsassen Monastery. Its history probably dates back to the 12th century. The first Protestant pastor is documented in 1535. In 1627, the church was taken over by the Jesuits during the re-Catholicization process, and from 1633 to 1899, it was used simultaneously by both denominations. Max Reger served as organist at this church from 1883 to 1889.

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August 14, 2024

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The Protestant parish church of St. Michael in the heart of Weiden's old town has a varied history. The originally simple hall church was extensively remodeled by 1448 into a …

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Best Hikes to St. Michael's Parish Church, Weiden in the Upper Palatinate

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1. Upper Market, Weiden – Old Town Hall loop from Weiden in der Oberpfalz

3.44km

00:53

10m

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2. Upper Market, Weiden – Vierling Tower loop from Weiden (Oberpf)

24.0km

06:43

460m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Upper Market, Weiden – Vierling Tower loop from Weiden (Oberpf)

14.6km

04:02

260m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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St. Michael's Parish Church, Weiden in the Upper Palatinate

1. Upper Market, Weiden – Old Town Hall loop from Weiden in der Oberpfalz

2. Upper Market, Weiden – Vierling Tower loop from Weiden (Oberpf)

3. Upper Market, Weiden – Vierling Tower loop from Weiden (Oberpf)

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