Discover Oberlangau
Accommodation in Oberlangau
Get to know Oberlangau through several specific themes: the fountain complex showcases water, the GOLDLEHRPFAD is divided into three named sections, and the playground and village chapel add to the village’s attractions. The wider travel destination of Oberviechtach is also relevant when planning your trip; its hiking and cultural themes offer distinct regional points of interest.
Fountain complex and village attractions
The “Brunnen vereint Kneipp & Hundertwasser” fountain complex shapes its watercourse with two granite basins and a small waterwheel. It invites adults to enjoy Kneipp hydrotherapy and children to play with water. The same complex therefore features both granite and a waterwheel, as well as two explicitly named activities.
A report from September 2024 located the fountain complex by the Josefshaus and within sight of St. Joseph’s Chapel. This is a specific landmark in the village. The Oberlangau village chapel should be distinguished from it as a separate local landmark: its exterior renovation was reported in July 2023.
The Oberlangau playground includes a single-seat spring rocker, a freestanding slide, a swing, an axial seesaw, and a goal. If a particular piece of equipment is important to your plans, check the current facilities before your visit. This lets you consider the playground equipment as a separate focus alongside the fountain complex’s connection to water.
Another local connection to water is the village fountain: in September 2024, it was reported that its water flows into the Murach, which is still young there. This detail adds a connection to the watercourse to the village’s attractions. The fountain complex and the village fountain are named here as separate points of interest.
The named sections of the GOLDLEHRPFAD
The GOLDLEHRPFAD comprises the GĂĽtting Route, the Falzbachweg with its Totenbretter (death boards), and the Stangenbergweg. The three names help distinguish the individual sections of the trail. For specific directions between Pirk and Oberlangau, the Stangenbergweg is the relevant section: this part of the GOLDLEHRPFAD can be found on the road between the two villages.
So when looking for the trail in a description or on a map, pay attention to the name of the relevant section. The Stangenbergweg is the section explicitly linked to the road between Pirk and Oberlangau; the GĂĽtting Route and the Falzbachweg with its Totenbretter are the two other named parts of the GOLDLEHRPFAD.
In the wider travel destination of Oberviechtach
The Stangenberg is part of the wider travel destination of Oberviechtach: it is 751 metres high and the highest point in the Oberviechtach municipal area. Since the 14th century, Oberviechtach has been one of Bavaria’s leading places for prospecting for gold and precious metals. The Oberviechtach Tourist Information Office offers guided hikes that include gold panning; enquire in advance about dates and availability.
Another hiking option there is the Eisenbarth-Steig, a 6.7-kilometre circular trail following in the footsteps of Doctor Eisenbarth. The start and finish are on the Bavarian-Bohemian Friendship Trail beyond the arched bridge; the trail is marked with a 7. Check the route details before planning if you would like to include this hike.
The Bavarian-Bohemian Friendship Trail passes Oberviechtach and follows a former railway line, making cross-border cycling as far as the Czech Republic possible. Thus, alongside its gold-mining history and guided hikes, the wider destination offers a circular hiking trail and a cycling route as distinct options.
Discover more destinations: Winklarn, Teunz.
Go to the overview of the wider destination: Oberviechtach.
