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Epprechtstein Castle Ruins – Förmitz Reservoir loop from Oberkotzau

Mountain biking trails

Epprechtstein Castle Ruins – Förmitz Reservoir loop from Oberkotzau

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Epprechtstein Castle Ruins – Förmitz Reservoir loop from Oberkotzau

02:57

39.4km

560m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 18.8 km for 43 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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5.65 km

St. Peter's Church and the River Saale in Schwarzenbach an der Saale

Highlight • Religious Site

Welcome to our beautiful town of Schwarzenbach a.d.Saale. On the northern edge of the Fichtel Mountains, with its attractive old town on the upper reaches of the Saale, our town …

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2

18.6 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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18.6 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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18.8 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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20.8 km

⚒️ Epprechtstein Labyrinth

Highlight • Monument

Impressive to walk around between the granite blocks. You can't get lost here, but you have to walk a few meters further because there is only one way out of the labyrinth.

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22.0 km

Former Kirchenlamitz–Weißenstadt Railway Line

Highlight • Cycleway

A well-developed cycle path now runs along the line of the Kirchenlamitz-Weißenstadt branch line. On the relatively flat route you can get to some sights, e.g. the granite labyrinth, the Kneipp oasis or the Epprechtstein stop.

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7

27.4 km

Singletrack with jumps in Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Highlight • MTB Park

Flowing easy to master he single trail with small built-in ski jumps.

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8

28.7 km

Förmitz Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Förmitztalsperre extends in front of you between Hallerstein and Völkenreuth.

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39.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

10.1 km

4.12 km

3.73 km

2.62 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.5 km

8.67 km

7.58 km

5.14 km

2.54 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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9°C

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