FamxplorEpprechtstein
What to expect
The Epprechtstein is a mountain in the northern Fichtel Mountains in northeast Bavaria, Germany, 798 m above sea level. It is mineralogically the most interesting mountain in the entire Fichtel range. Around the summit, there are about 20 quarries, in three of which Epprechtstein granite is quarried. The mountain may be climbed from Buchhaus to the north on one of the Fichtelgebirge Club's main hiking trails. On the treeless summit stands the ruined castle of Epprechtstein, which offers a panoramic view of the Waldstein ridge, the Großer Kornberg, to Schwarzenbach an der Saale and Oberkotzau as far as Hof, and south to the inner Fichtel Mountains and Kösseine. The Epprechtstein labyrinth, a labyrinth of huge granite blocks, is located at the foot of the mountain, near the village of Buchhaus. The castle ruins are a great place to visit with family and friends, with a viewing platform and a service hut belonging to the Kirchenlamitz mountain rescue organization nearby
Plan your family visit to the Epprechtstein with these blog insights 👇
Hiking with children in the Fichtelgebirge
Activities: We explored the Granitlabyrinth and the Burgruine on the Epprechtstein. The kids enjoyed the walk to the Burgruine. We had a picnic at a scenic viewpoint near the Granitabbau
Highlights: The kids enjoyed the open grasslands and the view of the lake. The picnic spot was a perfect place to relax and take in the beautiful scenery ✨