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Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge

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Epprechtstein Castle Ruins – Hoher Stein (High Rock) loop from Hinteres Buchhaus

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Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge

Kirchenlamitz

Epprechtstein Castle Ruins – Hoher Stein (High Rock) loop from Hinteres Buchhaus

Moderate

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Epprechtstein Castle Ruins – Hoher Stein (High Rock) loop from Hinteres Buchhaus

02:44

9.50km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

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1.12 km

Mountain Rescue Fountain

Highlight • Monument

The granite stone is already overgrown with moss, and there is no water at the mountain rescue well.

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1.20 km

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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1.46 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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1.68 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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2.52 km

Old winch at Forstwiesenbruch

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The cable winch used to be used at the forest meadow quarry, it made the heavy work in the quarry easier.

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2.61 km

Forstwiesenbruch Quarry Lake

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Very idyllic, somewhat remote location. The water shimmers green.

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5.09 km

Hoher Stein (High Rock)

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The Hohe Stein is a group of rocks and part of the forest stone range in the Fichtelgebirge. It has a height of about 25 m, the highest point is …

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7.11 km

Wolfsfelsbruch Quarry and Cabin

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The quarry hiking trail leads through six quarries (Lenks-Bruch, Alberts-Bruch, Schoberts-Bruch (Steinhauerhütte), Geyers-Bruch, Blauer Bruch, Schloßbrunnen-Bruch) and provides information about previous granite work with the help of information boards, the …

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9.50 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.44 km

2.04 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.66 km

3.07 km

2.70 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 21 June

27°C

17°C

60 %

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Epprechtstein Castle Ruins – Hoher Stein (High Rock) loop from Hinteres Buchhaus

Mountain Rescue Fountain

Rittersteig to the ruins of Epprechtstein Castle

Epprechtstein Castle Ruins

Luisentisch Rest Area

Old winch at Forstwiesenbruch

Forstwiesenbruch Quarry Lake

Hoher Stein (High Rock)

Wolfsfelsbruch Quarry and Cabin

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