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Zell im Fichtelgebirge

Großer Waldstein – Epprechtstein Castle Ruins loop from Rotes Schloß

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Zell im Fichtelgebirge

Großer Waldstein – Epprechtstein Castle Ruins loop from Rotes Schloß

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Großer Waldstein – Epprechtstein Castle Ruins loop from Rotes Schloß

03:09

31.6km

810m

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: July 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 60 m for 63 m

After 193 m for 63 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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158 m

Waldsteinburg (Red Castle)

Highlight • Castle

Opposite the Waldsteinhaus, there is a rock wall on which the remains of the Waldstein Fortress can be seen. The fortress is also known as the Red Castle because it …

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220 m

One of the special rock formations that can be discovered at Waldstein: a mighty, upwardly expanding boulder with an oval plate, the legendary Devil's Table. According to legend, the devil played a wild card game with goblins here.

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270 m

Großer Waldstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

A visit to the Waldsteinhaus is a great way to round off a day of hiking.
The inn has been renovated inside (summer 2024) and is now handicapped accessible. The …

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12.6 km

Little Waldstein

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The Kleine Waldstein lies at an altitude of 829 meters and is a group of rocks and part of the Waldstein range in the Fichtelgebirge.

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18.9 km

Forstwiesenbruch Quarry Lake

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Very idyllic, somewhat remote location. The water shimmers green.

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19.9 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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20.1 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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22.0 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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31.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.4 km

4.58 km

1.20 km

236 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

10.4 km

9.12 km

943 m

406 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (840 m)

Lowest point (640 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

23°C

17°C

97 %

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Großer Waldstein – Epprechtstein Castle Ruins loop from Rotes Schloß

Waldsteinburg (Red Castle)

Devil's Table at Waldstein

Großer Waldstein

Little Waldstein

Forstwiesenbruch Quarry Lake

At the Luisentisch

Epprechtstein Castle Ruins

⚒️ Epprechtstein Labyrinth

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