Schloßbrunnen Quarry – Luisentisch Rest Area loop from Kirchenlamitz

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Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge

Kirchenlamitz

Schloßbrunnen Quarry – Luisentisch Rest Area loop from Kirchenlamitz

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Schloßbrunnen Quarry – Luisentisch Rest Area loop from Kirchenlamitz

01:14

4.00km

140m

Hiking

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

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

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569 m

Powder magazine at Epprechtstein

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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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788 m

Schlossbrunnen Quarry

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Something sweet is always welcome.

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800 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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994 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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1.56 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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1.62 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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1.86 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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3.67 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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4.00 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.50 km

1.25 km

152 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.06 km

1.55 km

172 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

6°C

87 %

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Comments

November 23, 2023,Rund um die Burgruine Epprechtstein

We had a little winter break today.
It's just November.
The jumble of rock walls, piles of leftover stones from the granite quarries and finally a castle ruin still impressed us.

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June 3, 2023,Epprechtstein mit Steinbrüchen

Went up to the Epprechtstein ruins in pleasant temperatures, the ruins were well attended on Saturday afternoon. From here the quarry trail expired. We got back the lost calories in the German House in Weißenstadt, highly recommended!

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October 17, 2022,Steinbruchwanderweg Epprechtstein

With this picture-perfect autumn weather, it was a 'must' to go out in the afternoon after work. A short, beautiful circular route around the Epprechtstein, a detour up to the ruins was a must.

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June 27, 2022,Kleine Abendrunde über das Felslabyrind Epprechtstein zur Burgruine Epprechtstein und wieder zurück

That's the advantage of working where others go on vacation. Beautiful walking and adventure trails without obstacles at the same time, the Fichtelgebirge is so fascinating. Ochsenkopf, Schneeberg, Fichtelberg, this region is simply beautiful. I'm still there more often somehow it will draw me to the Berhe mentioned. I was housed in Kirchenlamnitz a few months ago, but I never …

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