When does the study trip start?

Departure from the Maria-Seltmann-Haus is planned for 08.10.2026 at 09:45 AM.

How long does the trip last?

The day trip lasts until 06:30 PM and includes several monastery visits as well as a lunch break.

What is included in the price?

The price of €52 includes bus travel, tour guidance, and donations for the tours.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is the Maria-Seltmann-Haus at Herrmannstraße 6 in 92637 Weiden i.d.OPf.

Is registration required?

Yes, registration is required at the phone number 0961 81-5210.

Which stations are included in the program?

The plan includes the Passionist monastery in Schwarzenfeld, lunch in Nittenau, the Walderbach monastery, and the Reichenbach monastery.

Monasteries, Art, and Quiet Paths: Weiden's Special Study Trip to the Upper Palatinate

Name: Study Trip to Monasteries in the Central Upper Palatinate
Start: 2026-10-08T11:45:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-08T20:30:00+02:00
Location: Maria-Seltmann-Haus

Study Trip to the Monasteries of the Central Upper Palatinate: A Day Full of Culture, Architecture, and Religious History

This study trip takes you deep into the monastic cultural landscape of the Upper Palatinate. The program includes the Passionist monastery in Schwarzenfeld, the Walderbach monastery, and the Reichenbach monastery on the Regen - complemented by a lunch break at the traditional Brauereigasthof Jakob in Nittenau. The day trip combines local history, sacred heritage, and impressive architecture into a dense discovery experience.

Monastic Landscape with Depth and Atmosphere

The kickoff in Schwarzenfeld already opens the view to a often-overlooked spiritual gem along known traffic routes. The trip shows how significantly monasteries have shaped the cultural landscape of the region - as places of prayer, education, and architecture. It is precisely this combination of spiritual tradition and historical substance that makes the charm of the tour.

Walderbach: Romanesque, Ribbed Vaults, and Baroque Banquet Hall

In Walderbach, the group encounters a former Cistercian abbey with an extraordinary building history. The abbey church of St. Nicholas is regarded as a Romanesque hall church with an early ribbed vault and is counted among the remarkable vaulted buildings in Bavaria. Additionally, the two-story Baroque banquet hall visibly showcases the transformation of the site over centuries.

Reichenbach on the Regen: Largest Monastery in the Region

The Reichenbach monastery opens a particularly wide view of the development of monasteries in the Upper Palatinate. Founded in 1118, later shaped by Benedictines and now used by the Brothers of Mercy, the facility stands for continuity and social responsibility. The extensive monastery complex conveys history to touch and shows how historical places continue to live on in the present.

Comfortable Day Trip with Knowledgeable Tour Guidance

The trip is accompanied by Rainer Christoph, an interregional tour guide. The group starts at the Maria-Seltmann-Haus in Weiden, with another pickup possible at the bus stop Waldlust. The program includes tours, bus travel, and donations for the visits. Those who appreciate cultural trips with clear structure, solid knowledge, and pleasant organization will find a cohesive study trip with high experience value here.

Conclusion: A Rewarding Journey Through the Sacred Heritage of the Upper Palatinate

This study trip connects monastic history, architectural highlights, and regional identity in particularly vivid ways. Those who want to experience the central Upper Palatinate beyond the main routes will receive a cultural enrichment with depth. Register now and secure a day full of historical impressions.