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Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge

Kirchenlamitz

Quarry Blast Shelter – Epprechtstein Castle Ruins loop from Kirchenlamitz

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Upper Franconia

Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge

Kirchenlamitz

Quarry Blast Shelter – Epprechtstein Castle Ruins loop from Kirchenlamitz

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Quarry Blast Shelter – Epprechtstein Castle Ruins loop from Kirchenlamitz

00:47

6.44km

160m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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1.27 km

Powder magazine at Epprechtstein

Highlight • Monument

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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1.70 km

Quarry at Epprechtstein

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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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2.08 km

Quarry Blast Shelter

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

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2.37 km

Lenks-Bruch Quarry

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A station of the quarry circular hiking trail, which is highly recommended. The first owner, Robert Lenk, gave his name to the quarry.

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2.62 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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2.84 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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4.79 km

Gasthof zur Heimatliebe

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The beer garden of the "Waldschmiede" is really nice. Just right for enjoying coffee or a cool drink or a bite to eat after the hike.

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5.41 km

The Matterhorn of the Fichtel Mountains

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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6.44 km

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3.84 km

1.33 km

998 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.32 km

1.93 km

871 m

194 m

< 100 m

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Quarry Blast Shelter – Epprechtstein Castle Ruins loop from Kirchenlamitz

Powder magazine at Epprechtstein

Quarry at Epprechtstein

Quarry Blast Shelter

Lenks-Bruch Quarry

Epprechtstein Castle Ruins

Luisentisch Rest Area

Gasthof zur Heimatliebe

The Matterhorn of the Fichtel Mountains

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