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Epprechtstein Castle Ruins – Alberts Quarry loop from Hinteres Buchhaus

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Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge

Kirchenlamitz

Epprechtstein Castle Ruins – Alberts Quarry loop from Hinteres Buchhaus

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Epprechtstein Castle Ruins – Alberts Quarry loop from Hinteres Buchhaus

01:17

4.37km

120m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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895 m

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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1.14 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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1.36 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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1.87 km

Alberts 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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1.93 km

Quarry Blast Shelter

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When blasting took place in the quarry, the workers took shelter here.

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2.55 km

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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2.76 km

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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3.92 km

The Epprechtstein Information Center opened in 2019. The highlights are diverse: It offers extensive information about Kirchenlamitz, the Wunsiedel Stone Center, the Granite Labyrinth, the Bavaria-Bohemia Geopark, the Fichtelgebirge Nature …

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4.37 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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2.33 km

1.62 km

319 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.42 km

1.14 km

337 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (650 m)

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Monday 22 June

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July 22, 2025,Auf dem Steinbruchwanderweg am Epprechtstein unterwegs 🥾🧭🗿🙃

Hello 🙋‍♀️... today we're going to the Fichtel Mountains again with the holiday children 👧👦👵👩👶. 🥾The rain ☔️ only came at the end but it came 😏... Here on the quarry circular hiking trail there is a lot to see and it is ideal as a family hike. Many quarries are no longer active. 3 of 20 granite quarries 🪨 …

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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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September 12, 2025,Zum Raubritternest "Epprechtstein " ⚔️😉

A short hike – but you should still plan plenty of time. Not because the path is particularly arduous, but because there is so much to discover, marvel at, and learn along the way.

Once you reach the top, a special panorama opens up. In sunshine and clear weather, you can let your gaze wander far across the Fichtel Mountains. …

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September 25, 2021,🏛️ Burgruine Epprechtstein – Alberts Bruch Runde von Kleinschloppen

Good family tour with children, the stone maze is at the parking lot. Definitely go through with children, it's fun.

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October 16, 2023,Epprechtsteinrunde mit Steinbrüchen🍁🍂🪨

Epprechtstein circuit in autumn. Almost at the same time as last year - only last year there was more autumn!

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January 29, 2026,Schneeschuh-Nachtwanderung zum Epprechtstein 🔦😶‍🌫️❄️✨

A wonderful snowshoe tour late at night on familiar trails. It felt like the first time, as everything looks different at night. A fantastic idea, and many thanks to Andi! We had so much fun...the pictures say it all :-)

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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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Epprechtstein Castle Ruins – Alberts Quarry loop from Hinteres Buchhaus

Granite Splitting Site

Luisentisch Rest Area

Epprechtstein Castle Ruins

Alberts Quarry

Quarry Blast Shelter

Schloßbrunnen Quarry

Powder magazine at Epprechtstein

Epprechtstein Visitor Centre

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