Obermurach Bell Tower – Church on Johannisberg loop from Dieterskirchen

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Obermurach Bell Tower – Church on Johannisberg loop from Dieterskirchen

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Obermurach Bell Tower – Church on Johannisberg loop from Dieterskirchen

04:44

16.3km

420m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Naturpark Oberpfälzer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.89 km

Viewpoint with picnic area in Naturpark Oberpfälzer Wald

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.03 km

View of Obermurach Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

The ruins of Haus Murach Castle are almost more impressive from a distance than up close, so you should take your time to enjoy this vantage point of the castle and Obermurach.

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5.56 km

The town of Obermurach was awarded the silver medal in 2009 in the district decision "Our village has a future - our village should become more beautiful". The imposing fountain (the lions indicate the reign of the Wittelsbach family) stands on the village square, here you can also see the maypole. It is a tradition to decorate the fountains and springs at Easter, and the population decorates the "Easter Fountain" with wreaths, garlands and colorful Easter eggs.

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5.65 km

Obermurach Bell Tower

Highlight • Monument

The bell tower of Obermurach is a relic of the past, built towards the end of the 19th century. In addition to the bell function (e.g. in the event of fire, storms, etc.), bell towers also had the task of drying fire hoses. An iron flag spins on the slender turret, with the year 1922 - probably the year of construction of the current tower. The bell tower was partially renewed in 1993, the Ave bell was consecrated on March 5th, 1950, it was donated by the residents.

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10.2 km

Oberviechtach

Highlight • Settlement

At the Oberviechtach market square you are surrounded by beautifully restored buildings. In the Oberviechtach cafés, inns and restaurants you can end a hiking tour in a relaxed manner.

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10.2 km

Town Hall Fountain in Oberviechtach

Highlight • Monument

The fountain at the town hall was built in 1991 as part of the new town hall building. It shows the most important historical events in the history of the city of Oberviechtach. oberviechtach.de/index.php?article_id=431

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10.3 km

Dr. Schwarz Fountain

Highlight • Monument

Fountain on the market square in Oberviechtach in honor of the married couple Dr. Max and Margret Schwarz, the city's greatest patrons. This imposing fountain has adorned the Oberviechtacher Marktplatz since 1998. oberviechtach.de/index.php?article_id=155

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12.4 km

Church on Johannisberg

Highlight • Religious Site

Pilgrimage Church of St. John Nepomuk - Johannisberg Church

The pilgrimage to St. John Nepomuk at the Forst began when Pastor Florian Sigismund v. Miller from Oberviechtach built a small field chapel with a picture of John Nepomuk on the busy road from Regensburg to Bohemia in 1704. The chapel must have been very small. The pilgrimage was obviously very popular with the local population and passing traders, who donated generously to the small chapel, so that the desire to build a large pilgrimage church was soon expressed.

Construction began in 1732: the farmers brought the necessary wood, stones and other materials. The church was built and fully furnished in just two years. Construction management was in the hands of unknown Electoral master masons from Amberg. Otherwise, the church as a whole is the creation of local craftsmen and artists.
Spacious central building with a three-eighth choir, vaulted. The sacristy is attached to the north, with an upper floor as an oratory; they were only built in 1764/65. Nave has a flat roof with a cove. Gable turret.
The stately high altar is dedicated to St. John Nepomuk. The altarpiece with the image of the church's patron saint by Matthias Pösl is flanked by two columns each; between the columns are the life-size figures of John the Baptist (left) and John the Evangelist (right). Above the altarpiece is a painting depicting God the Father, surrounded by numerous angel figures.
The side altars are less elaborately designed: the left one is dedicated to the Queen of Heaven, the right one to St. Wendelin, the patron saint of cattle. The pulpit is erected on the left side of the nave, decorated with foliage and ribbon work and evangelist shields.
Opposite is a high-quality, life-size wooden figure of St. John Nepomuk. The two late Gothic wooden relief figures of St. Barbara and St. Catherine are noteworthy. They appear very slim and delicate and were probably made around 1500. Where they came from and how they got to Johannesberg cannot be determined.

An extensive renovation took place from 1972 to 1974.

Source: Excerpts from pfarrei-oberviechtach.de/johannisberg/

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16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

2.62 km

987 m

953 m

Surfaces

5.70 km

4.83 km

2.90 km

2.00 km

903 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

16°C

7°C

50 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

February 28, 2026,Oberviechtach 🅿️ Kapellen- und Goldsteig-Naturwanderweg ⛪

Since it was sunny again today with very pleasant double-digit temperatures, we went on a lovely hike around Oberviechtach. First, we followed the Stations of the Cross to Johannisberg, then continued on the nearly 13km trail, mostly along the beautiful Goldsteig path, with constant ups and downs. About 1.5km from the finish, we passed a lovely potato farm in the …

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