The best walks and hikes around Lauterhofen

Schweppermannsburg Pfaffenhofen – The home of the brave knight In the middle of the small town of Pfaffenhofen near Kastl, the impressive castle complex rises up. It was the historical residence of the famous medieval commander Seyfried Schweppermann (c. 1257–1337), whose loyalty to Emperor Louis the Bavarian remains unforgettable to this day. The legendary egg quote: After the victorious Battle of Mühldorf (1322), there was hardly any food left for the starving troops. The Emperor distributed the meager supplies and spoke the words that have since become famous: “One egg for every man, two for the brave Schweppermann!” Mighty residential tower: The massive residential tower made of natural stone masonry, visible from afar, is the heart of the complex and an imposing testament to medieval architecture. History by the wayside: A fantastic stopover in the Lauterachtal valley that makes real Upper Palatinate history tangible and close up!

St. Martin in Pfaffenhofen – Historic gem with an old charnel house Nestled in the picturesque Lauterachtal near Kastl, the Romanesque-Gothic church of St. Martin in Pfaffenhofen radiates a deep, almost magical tranquility. The historic ensemble of a mighty natural stone church, expansive greenery, and old monuments is an absolute highlight for culture and nature lovers. Special rarity (The Karner house): Next to the church, the small, free-standing stone structure immediately catches the eye. It formerly served as a Karner (charnel house/ossuary) – a fascinating testament to medieval burial culture, which is rarely found in such a well-preserved form. Historic place of silence: The massive stone walls and the peaceful interplay between architecture and nature make this ensemble an ideal place to pause during a hike through the Jura foothills.

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St. Koloman The Saalkirche was built in the 18th century using the early Gothic choir tower, which is covered with a pointed helmet between the gables that house the tower clock and the belfry with three church bells. The interior of the nave is spanned by a flat ceiling, that of the choir, i.e. the ground floor of the choir tower, by a cross-ribbed vault. The church furnishings include a high altar built in the mid-17th century, which was later supplemented. The altarpiece of the high altar shows the Assumption of John the Baptist into heaven. The altar is flanked by statues depicting Saint Joachim and Saint Anne. The left side altar shows the church's patron saint, St. Koloman in pilgrim's attire, with the scene of his martyrdom in the background. On both sides of the altarpiece are two figures dressed in monk's habits, whose names cannot be determined. The right side altar shows the Assumption of Mary into heaven, flanked by St. Joseph with the Christ Child (left) and St. Peter holding the keys to heaven. The organ with eight registers on one manual and pedal was built in 1984 by Volkmar Krätzer. Source: Excerpts from www.wikipedia.de

Under the cross is written: "God protect us, bless our fields"

As we all know, there's no arguing about art, and the artist's message isn't always immediately apparent. Today, the "pile" was almost completely overgrown and had merged with nature...

Rest area at the forest chapel on the Dietrichstein with information board about the former Schweppermannsburg and the legend of the chapel's construction.

The Stations of the Cross are decorated with unusual sayings.