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Hoher Stein (High Rock) – Epprechtstein Castle Ruins loop from Weißenstadter Forst-Nord

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Hoher Stein (High Rock) – Epprechtstein Castle Ruins loop from Weißenstadter Forst-Nord

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4.8

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134

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Hoher Stein (High Rock) – Epprechtstein Castle Ruins loop from Weißenstadter Forst-Nord

05:11

18.3km

400m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

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2.86 km

Little Waldstein

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The Kleine Waldstein lies at an altitude of 829 meters and is a group of rocks and part of the Waldstein range in the Fichtelgebirge.

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5.67 km

Hoher Stein (High Rock)

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The Hohe Stein is a group of rocks and part of the forest stone range in the Fichtelgebirge. It has a height of about 25 m, the highest point is …

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6.35 km

Lamitz Spring

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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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8.51 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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8.57 km

Quarry Blast Shelter

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

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9.08 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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9.54 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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9.74 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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18.3 km

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11.0 km

6.54 km

372 m

265 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.46 km

4.48 km

3.85 km

372 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (840 m)

Lowest point (660 m)

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