Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge

Weißenstadter Forst-Nord

Waldstein Granite Quarry

Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge

Weißenstadter Forst-Nord

Waldstein Granite Quarry

Hiking Highlight

Recommended by 303 out of 325 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Location: Weißenstadter Forst-Nord, Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Best Hikes to Waldstein Granite Quarry

Tips

Andrea und Huskys 🐺
Waldstein granite is very popular and of high quality. It is mined in this quarry. It is light gray to pastel yellow in color with a uniform, medium-grain structure.
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- August 31, 2023
Wolly
Already in the 15th century began around the Fichtelgebirge the first attempts to break down the granite. Later put a brisk granite mining on Waldstein. Meanwhile, the granite from Waldstein has to contend with strong competition from China.
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- May 15, 2018
Stephanie
Beautiful lake at the quarry. One would like to jump in, but is prohibited.
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- July 30, 2020