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: October 22, 2025

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

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4.54 km

🍺 Waldstein House

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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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4.67 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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4.73 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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4.92 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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11.3 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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11.6 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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11.6 km

Rittersteig to the ruins of Epprechtstein Castle

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This path is the nicer one to the ruins, the granite steps are narrow and steep, but they fit the terrain perfectly.

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13.1 km

⚒️ Epprechtstein Labyrinth

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Impressive to walk around between the granite blocks. You can't get lost here, but you have to walk a few meters further because there is only one way out of the labyrinth.

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19.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

5.07 km

1.40 km

870 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.20 km

6.89 km

2.27 km

1.94 km

784 m

223 m

Elevation

Highest point (840 m)

Lowest point (610 m)

Weather

Monday 19 January

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🍺 Waldstein House

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Devil's Table at Waldstein

🏔️ Great Waldstein

Luisentisch Rest Area

🏛️ Epprechtstein Castle Ruins

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