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Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge

Kirchenlamitz

Epprechtstein Castle Ruins – Luisentisch Rest Area loop from Kirchenlamitz

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Upper Franconia

Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge

Kirchenlamitz

Epprechtstein Castle Ruins – Luisentisch Rest Area loop from Kirchenlamitz

Easy

4.9

(90)

298

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Epprechtstein Castle Ruins – Luisentisch Rest Area loop from Kirchenlamitz

01:13

3.95km

140m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

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569 m

Powder magazine at Epprechtstein

Highlight • Monument

If you want to learn something about the history of granite extraction and stonemasonry, you can do this on the 3.5 km long quarry circular hiking trail on Epprechtstein. The …

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775 m

Schloßbrunnen Quarry

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If you want to learn something about the history of granite extraction and stonemasonry, you can do this on the 3.5 km long quarry circular hiking trail on Epprechtstein. The …

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977 m

Rittersteig to the ruins of Epprechtstein Castle

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A very special path: narrow, steep, with many granite steps.

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1.24 km

Epprechtstein Castle Ruins

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After the strenuous ascent to the castle you can make a nice rest (benches and a table are available) and enjoy the great all-round view of the Fichtelgebirge on the …

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1.52 km

Stone Field at Rondell Quarry

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There are enough stones here. With a little creativity you can build something beautiful.

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1.57 km

Luisentisch Rest Area

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The Epprechtstein came in honor in 1805 when the Prussian royal couple Friedrich Wilhelm III visited. and his wife Luise. For this purpose, new paths were created, tables and benches …

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1.82 km

Granite Splitting Site

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The large stone shows how a boulder was split. It is an indication of how difficult it was to extract granite between 1640 and 1890.

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3.63 km

The Matterhorn of the Fichtel Mountains

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The Kirchenlamitz/Ost - Weißenstadt branch line had a stone loading area at this point. It was listed in the timetable as Epprechtstein breakpoint.

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3.95 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.54 km

1.16 km

152 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.53 km

1.46 km

629 m

168 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 25 June

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Epprechtstein Castle Ruins – Luisentisch Rest Area loop from Kirchenlamitz

Powder magazine at Epprechtstein

Schloßbrunnen Quarry

Rittersteig to the ruins of Epprechtstein Castle

Epprechtstein Castle Ruins

Stone Field at Rondell Quarry

Luisentisch Rest Area

Granite Splitting Site

The Matterhorn of the Fichtel Mountains

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