St. Peter und Paul

St. Peter und Paul is a Roman Catholic church in Großkuchen, a district of Heidenheim an der Brenz, Baden-Württemberg. Its nave, recessed eastern choir, and square-based flank tower create a compact historic silhouette. An octagonal clock and bell chamber rises above the tower, beneath a slate-covered onion dome.

Built between 1735 and 1739, the church stands on foundations dating from 1555. A 1796 renovation introduced the Zopfstil, whose decorative details complement the older structure. A chapel on the north wall began independently before becoming part of the choir.

Johann Michael Zink’s nave frescoes show Saint Vincent within stucco frames overhead. The 1912 Gebr. Link organ was rebuilt in 1972 and has twelve registers, two manuals, and a pedal. The cultural monument also anchors a Catholic community linked with chapels in Kleinkuchen and Nietheim. Its community centre hosts gatherings that support local religious and cultural life.