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Circular route /// Epprechtstein

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    The family-friendly route leads past great granite quarries up to the Epprechtstein castle ruins.
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    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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    758 m
    Lowest point
    645 m
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    Forested/wild trail 64%Path 33.88%Road 1.71%Unknown 0.39%
    Forested/wild trail
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    https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epprechtstein

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    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 Kirchenlamitz

    Parking

    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
    UTM
    32U 709275 5558711
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    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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