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[LKR WUN] Weißenstädter See, Saale-Quelle, Großer Waldstein, Burgruine Epprechtstein, Großer Kornberg und diverse Steinbrüche (51 km)

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[LKR WUN] Weißenstädter See, Saale-Quelle, Großer Waldstein, Burgruine Epprechtstein, Großer Kornberg und diverse Steinbrüche (51 km)

planned an e-mountain bike ride

May 9, 2026

[LKR WUN] Weißenstädter See, Saale-Quelle, Großer Waldstein, Burgruine Epprechtstein, Großer Kornberg und diverse Steinbrüche (51 km)

Moderate

03:15

51.4km

15.8km/h

870m

870m

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Overview

Moderate e-mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.4 km for 63 m

After 10.6 km for 61 m

Waypoints

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Parking

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1.20 km

View of Lake Weißenstadt

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A walk around the Weißenstädter See is always recommended - bird sanctuary, easy walk and at the end a stop at the Greek restaurant - perfect

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1.59 km

small kiosk on the circular path around the lake

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2.02 km

Great tour around the lake

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3.25 km

Lake Weißenstadt

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A very beautiful, paved lake path leads around the Weißenstädter See. Whether you're a cyclist, runner, walker or skater, the path is ideal for endurance sports.

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5

6.11 km

View of Schneeberg

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Greetings from Schneeberg and Ochsenkopf on the descent to Ruppertsgrün.

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6

7.77 km

Source of the Saale

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A narrow nature trail through the forest leads to the source of the Saale.

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7

9.53 km

View from the Arnsteinfels

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The Arnsteinfels was already one of the popular viewing points on the Waldstein in the 17th century.
The name is derived from the earlier names "Narrenstein" and later "Arnstein", although …

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10.4 km

Waldsteinhaus

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At the info point at the Waldsteinhaus there are various overviews of hiking trails, Nordic walking routes and the sights of the region.

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9

10.5 km

Devil's Table at Waldstein

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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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10.5 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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11

10.7 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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11.6 km

Waldstein Granite Quarry

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Waldstein granite is very popular and of high quality. It is mined in this quarry. It is light gray to pastel yellow in color with a uniform, medium-grain structure.

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11.7 km

Waldstein Quarry

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The Waldstein quarry is still an active quarry owned by Grasyma AG. Core granite is mined here, e.g. Use in road and railway construction (inclined plane) or in monumental construction …

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12.0 km

Very nice viewpoint, which offers a good view over the surrounding area to the Schneeberg and to Weißenstadt with the Weißenstädter See. There is a kind of barrier at the entrance, a path leads past it.

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12.5 km

Blauer Bruch

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Away from all the hustle and bustle of Waldstein, idyllically situated.

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16

13.5 km

Waldsteinhaus signpost

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19.2 km

Wolfsfelsbruch Quarry and Cabin

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The quarry hiking trail leads through six quarries (Lenks-Bruch, Alberts-Bruch, Schoberts-Bruch (Steinhauerhütte), Geyers-Bruch, Blauer Bruch, Schloßbrunnen-Bruch) and provides information about previous granite work with the help of information boards, the …

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18

20.4 km

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

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21.3 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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21.5 km

At the Luisentisch

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The Luisentisch table is located slightly below the castle ruins on the Epprechtstein. The name is said to refer to a visit by the Prussian royal couple Friedrich Wilhelm III. …

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21.8 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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22.3 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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22.8 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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23.0 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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23.5 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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34.0 km

Nice panoramic view from the tower and nice seating in front of the tower for the well-deserved break

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27

43.3 km

Granite Labyrinth

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A definite highlight for children!

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28

45.3 km

Very beautifully designed water treadmill from 2003 with seating and an arm basin. The flow of a stream under the former railway line (now a cycle path) has been converted …

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51.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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28.9 km

7.55 km

5.54 km

5.38 km

3.93 km

132 m

Surfaces

15.8 km

13.3 km

10.3 km

9.23 km

2.59 km

213 m

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