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Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge

Kirchenlamitz

Epprechtstein Castle Ruins – Braurangenbruch Quarry Pond loop from Hinteres Buchhaus

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge

Kirchenlamitz

Epprechtstein Castle Ruins – Braurangenbruch Quarry Pond loop from Hinteres Buchhaus

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Epprechtstein Castle Ruins – Braurangenbruch Quarry Pond loop from Hinteres Buchhaus

02:38

9.35km

200m

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: May 14, 2026

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

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Start point

Parking

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916 m

Rittersteig to the ruins of Epprechtstein Castle

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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

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1.17 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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1.45 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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1.51 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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3.03 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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3.90 km

Braurangenbruch Quarry Pond

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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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4.83 km

Lamitz Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

The river Lamitz rises near Kirchenlamitz and flows into the Saxon Saale near Fattigau. The Lamitzbrunnen, also known as the Lamitz spring, is located at 793 m above the Klein …

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9.35 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.37 km

1.70 km

133 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.98 km

2.08 km

1.92 km

268 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (650 m)

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Wednesday 17 June

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Epprechtstein Castle Ruins – Braurangenbruch Quarry Pond loop from Hinteres Buchhaus

Rittersteig to the ruins of Epprechtstein Castle

Epprechtstein Castle Ruins

Stone Field at Rondell Quarry

Luisentisch Rest Area

Wolfsfelsbruch Quarry and Cabin

Braurangenbruch Quarry Pond

Lamitz Spring

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