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Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge
Kirchenlamitz

Epprechtstein Castle Ruins

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Epprechtstein Castle Ruins

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    June 24, 2020

    Very nice castle ruins with great views. In the castle there is a board with the "technical data" about the ruin. The castle was mentioned for the first time in 1248 in a deed of gift from the Andechs Meranians, at that time in the possession of an Eberhardus de Eckebretsteine. In the course of the 14th century it developed into a robber knight's nest, which is why the Nuremberg burgraves conquered the castle in 1352. In 1553 the castle was finally destroyed by the troops of the bailiff Heinrich IV von Plauen in the Second Margrave War.

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      August 17, 2017

      The ruins Epprechtstein with very beautiful all around view.

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        March 13, 2019

        The castle ruin Epprechtstein is located at 798 m. above sea level. NN. From the viewing platform you have a wonderful view over the Fichtelgebirge. Interested parties will find some information boards about the granite mining and the individual quarries around the ruins. Going up is definitely worth it!

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          Elevation 840 m

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          Location: Kirchenlamitz, Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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