The Murach and Faustnitz streams converge in Teunz; natural flood protection and the restoration of the stream floodplains have been implemented at their confluence. The area is also home to a juniper heath, churches and archaeological traces. If you choose Teunz as your destination, you can plan nature- and history-themed visits based on their specific locations. Also take note of the different visiting conditions at individual sites.
River Landscape and Protected Nature
The entire municipality of Teunz lies within the Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park. It is also part of the Oberviechtacher Land holiday region. These regional connections provide a framework for the municipality’s landscape features. The Murach and Faustnitz converge in Teunz. Natural flood protection and the restoration of the stream floodplains have been implemented at their confluence. The waterways and the measures carried out there thus form a specific focus for nature-oriented visits to Teunz.
The juniper heath near Burkhardsberg offers a different perspective. It is a natural monument covering about one hectare and is grazed by sheep and goats. This brings different landscape features together: measures along the stream floodplains on the one hand, and a grazed juniper heath on the other. When planning your stay around your interests, you can take these two perspectives on the landscape into account.
Churches and Traces from Different Eras
The parish church of St. Lambertus is a prominent feature of Teunz’s townscape. Another historical connection is the grave of Eleonore von Taufkirchen-Kreuth in Teunz parish church. Eleonore died in 1771. The townscape and a named individual with a specific year of death thus offer different points of historical interest.
The late medieval remains of Wildstein Castle in the municipality of Teunz date from the 14th and 15th centuries and were uncovered during archaeological excavations. Compared with the grave dating from 1771, the remains of Wildstein point to a much earlier period. Teunz’s history therefore offers connections to different periods: a grave with a named individual and archaeologically uncovered remains.
Please note the special access restriction at the earth tunnel near KĂĽhried: it is closed year-round and opened only for research purposes. Therefore, do not plan to visit it as a regular sightseeing stop, and check the access notice again before your trip.
Routes and Directions for Planning
The pilgrimage church of St. Jakob is located about 700 metres outside the village of Fuchsberg. The Way of St. James and the Goldsteig trail pass bilingual information boards about the pilgrimage route and Fuchsberg there. If you include these routes in your plans, check the current signage before your visit. This lets you take the route connections into account without treating the church’s approximate location as a specific walking time.
For road directions, the main town of Teunz is an important reference point: it lies directly on the B 22 between Weiden i.d.OPf. and Cham.
Discover more destinations: Winklarn, Oberlangau.
For the regional travel overview: Oberviechtach.
