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Burg Epprechtstein, Kirchenlamitz

Epprechtstein Castle

Kirchenlamitz

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Kirchenlamitz

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Burg Epprechtstein stands in Kirchenlamitz (Landkreis Wunsiedel i. Fichtelgebirge), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 12th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

What to know

  • Reaching the site requires a walk up to the summit of the Epprechtstein hill, with no listed opening hours or entry fee.
  • The site is an open-air ruin with no roof, best visited in clear weather to enjoy the panoramic view.
  • A mountain rescue service hut lies 250 metres to the southeast, unrelated to the visit itself.
  • No information is available regarding accessibility for visitors with reduced mobility or nearby parking.

Where this château is

Kirchenlamitz · Landkreis Wunsiedel i. Fichtelgebirge · Bayern

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Address

95158 Kirchenlamitz

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Heritage status
Baudenkmal in Bayern
Period of construction
12th century

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Frequently asked

What remains of Epprechtstein Castle today?
Only the former tower house survives, its top converted into a wooden viewing platform.
Is there vehicle access to the castle?
Available facts say nothing about parking; reaching the ruins requires walking up to the summit.
What can be seen from the site?
The platform offers views of the Waldstein ridge, the Großer Kornberg, Schwarzenbach an der Saale, Oberkotzau, Hof and the Kösseine.
How old is Epprechtstein Castle?
It dates back to the 12th century, with the first written mention of a lord of the site recorded in 1248.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Landkreis Wunsiedel i. Fichtelgebirge

From the same period — 12e siècle