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The family-friendly route leads past great granite quarries up to the Epprechtstein castle ruins.
moderate
Distance 4.2 km
1:16 h
158 m
154 m
758 m
645 m
Probably the most beautiful route up to the Epprechtstein castle ruins via the "Steinbruchweg" route. On the 782m high Epprechtstein mountain is the ruin of a summit castle, which is the highlight of the route. A viewing platform offers a wonderful panoramic view over the Fichtelgebirge.
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moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
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Highest point
758 m
Lowest point
645 m
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Forested/wild trail
2.7 km
Path
1.4 km
Road
71 m
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https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/EpprechtsteinRoadbook
The family-friendly route starts directly from the parking lot of Gasthaus zur Waldschmiede. On the way to the Epprechtstein castle ruins, you will pass several notable granite quarries, such as Schoberts quarry, Alberts quarry, or Lenks quarry. At the end of the route, you will return to the parking lot, where a granite labyrinth awaits you.
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Data for your navigation device: Gasthaus zur Waldschmiede, Buchhaus 3, 95158 KirchenlamitzParking
The Gasthaus zur Waldschmiede offers sufficient free parking spaces.Coordinates
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50.143656, 11.929073
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50°08'37.2"N 11°55'44.7"E
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32U 709275 5558711
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None. Only sturdy footwear is required.Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated from German.
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
4.2 km
Duration
1:16 h
Ascent
158 m
Descent
154 m
Highest point
758 m
Lowest point
645 m
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