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Epprechtstein Castle Ruins – Großer Waldstein loop from Sparneck

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Epprechtstein Castle Ruins – Großer Waldstein loop from Sparneck

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Epprechtstein Castle Ruins – Großer Waldstein loop from Sparneck

06:18

21.7km

570m

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

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.66 km

Forstwiesenbruch Quarry Lake

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Very idyllic, somewhat remote location. The water shimmers green.

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6.50 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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6.72 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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6.75 km

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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17.7 km

Großer Waldstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

A visit to the Waldsteinhaus is a great way to round off a day of hiking.
The inn has been renovated inside (summer 2024) and is now handicapped accessible. The …

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17.8 km

Waldsteinburg (Red Castle)

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Opposite the Waldsteinhaus, there is a rock wall on which the remains of the Waldstein Fortress can be seen. The fortress is also known as the Red Castle because it …

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17.9 km

One of the special rock formations that can be discovered at Waldstein: a mighty, upwardly expanding boulder with an oval plate, the legendary Devil's Table. According to legend, the devil played a wild card game with goblins here.

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18.1 km

🏔️ Great Waldstein

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Probably the most beautiful view of the Fichtel Mountains. The atmosphere at the summit is particularly beautiful in the evening.

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21.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

2.94 km

2.50 km

931 m

Surfaces

9.40 km

5.26 km

3.83 km

2.45 km

607 m

148 m

Elevation

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Monday 8 June

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66 %

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Epprechtstein Castle Ruins – Großer Waldstein loop from Sparneck

Forstwiesenbruch Quarry Lake

Luisentisch Rest Area

Epprechtstein Castle Ruins

Rittersteig to the ruins of Epprechtstein Castle

Großer Waldstein

Waldsteinburg (Red Castle)

Devil's Table at Waldstein

🏔️ Great Waldstein

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