The Epprechtstein is a mountain in the northern Fichtel Mountains in northeast Bavaria, Germany, 798 m above sea level (NN). 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 others are closed and partially overgrown.[1]
The mountain may be climbed from Buchhaus to the north on one of the Fichtelgebirge Club's main hiking trails.
Ruins of Epprechtstein Castleedit
On the treeless summit on a long, steep-sided, granite slab stands the ruined castle of Epprechtstein. This is the old tower-like main residence on which a staircase has been built leading to an observation platform. From here there is 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. Two hundred and fifty metres southeast is a service hut belonging to the Kirchenlamitz Mountain Rescue service.
History of the castleedit
In a deed of gift by Duke Otto II of Merania a certain Eberhardus de Eckebretsteine was mentioned for the first time in 1248. In 1308 King Henry VIIenfeoffed the brothers Ulrich, Henry and Nickel, known as the Sacks, with Epprechtstein fortress; the Wilds being co-owners. In 1337 Emperor Louis of Bavaria enfeoffed the bailiff (Vogt) Henry of Plauen with a small part of the fortress. In 1352 the burgraves of Nuremberg stormed the 'robber castle', and were then granted it as a fief. In 1355/1356, they bought the castle and took full possession of both the fortress and the Office (Amt) of Kirchenlamitz. Two hundred years later the castle was destroyed by troops of Vogt Henry of Plauen and fell into ruin.
Royal visit of 1805edit
After Prussia had acquired the Margraviate of Bayreuth, its new rulers, King Frederick William III and Queen Louise visited Epprechtstein on 21 June 1805 with a large entourage. The stone table and stone benches, poetically called the Devil's Table (Teufelstisch), were specially built for the royal party to take luncheon. William III is said to have received the message that Napoleon I and his troops had crossed the Rhine whilst on the Epprechtstein.
Epprechtstein granite labyrinthedit
In 2009 the town of Kirchenlamitz built a labyrinth of huge granite blocks at the foot of the mountain, near the village of Buchhaus.
Referencesedit
^"Information at www.kirchenlamitz.de". from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2010-05-15.
Werner Bergmann: 750 Jahre Burg Epprechtstein. Verlag der Stadt Kirchenlamitz/Ofr.
Dr. Hans Vollet und Kathrin Heckel: Die Ruinenzeichnungen des Plassenburgkartographen Johann Christoph Stierlein. 1987.
Dietmar Herrmann: Granitlabyrinth Epprechtstein, in: Der Siebenstern 2009, p. 344
External linksedit
Epprechtstein (in German)
Ruins of Epprechtstein Castle at the home page of the House of Bavarian History (plans, history, architecture, condition) (in German)
Granite labyrinth (in German)
January 01, 1970
epprechtstein, this, article, includes, list, general, references, lacks, sufficient, corresponding, inline, citations, please, help, improve, this, article, introducing, more, precise, citations, 2024, learn, when, remove, this, message, mountain, northern, f. This article includes a list of general references but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations May 2024 Learn how and when to remove this message The Epprechtstein is a mountain in the northern Fichtel Mountains in northeast Bavaria Germany 798 m above sea level NN 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 others are closed and partially overgrown 1 EpprechtsteinHighest pointElevation798 m above sea level NN 2 618 ft Coordinates50 08 45 N 11 55 01 E 50 14583 N 11 91694 E 50 14583 11 91694GeographyEpprechtsteinBavaria GermanyParent rangenorthern Fichtel Mountains Contents 1 Climb 2 Ruins of Epprechtstein Castle 2 1 History of the castle 3 Royal visit of 1805 4 Epprechtstein granite labyrinth 5 References 6 Sources 7 External linksClimb editThe mountain may be climbed from Buchhaus to the north on one of the Fichtelgebirge Club s main hiking trails Ruins of Epprechtstein Castle editOn the treeless summit on a long steep sided granite slab stands the ruined castle of Epprechtstein This is the old tower like main residence on which a staircase has been built leading to an observation platform From here there is 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 Kosseine Two hundred and fifty metres southeast is a service hut belonging to the Kirchenlamitz Mountain Rescue service History of the castle edit In a deed of gift by Duke Otto II of Merania a certain Eberhardus de Eckebretsteine was mentioned for the first time in 1248 In 1308 King Henry VII enfeoffed the brothers Ulrich Henry and Nickel known as the Sacks with Epprechtstein fortress the Wilds being co owners In 1337 Emperor Louis of Bavaria enfeoffed the bailiff Vogt Henry of Plauen with a small part of the fortress In 1352 the burgraves of Nuremberg stormed the robber castle and were then granted it as a fief In 1355 1356 they bought the castle and took full possession of both the fortress and the Office Amt of Kirchenlamitz Two hundred years later the castle was destroyed by troops of Vogt Henry of Plauen and fell into ruin Royal visit of 1805 editAfter Prussia had acquired the Margraviate of Bayreuth its new rulers King Frederick William III and Queen Louise visited Epprechtstein on 21 June 1805 with a large entourage The stone table and stone benches poetically called the Devil s Table Teufelstisch were specially built for the royal party to take luncheon William III is said to have received the message that Napoleon I and his troops had crossed the Rhine whilst on the Epprechtstein Epprechtstein granite labyrinth editIn 2009 the town of Kirchenlamitz built a labyrinth of huge granite blocks at the foot of the mountain near the village of Buchhaus References edit Information at www kirchenlamitz de Archived from the original on 2011 07 19 Retrieved 2010 05 15 Sources editDietmar Herrmann Lexikon Fichtelgebirge Ackermann Verlag Hof Saale Werner Bergmann 750 Jahre Burg Epprechtstein Verlag der Stadt Kirchenlamitz Ofr Dr Hans Vollet und Kathrin Heckel Die Ruinenzeichnungen des Plassenburgkartographen Johann Christoph Stierlein 1987 Dietmar Herrmann Granitlabyrinth Epprechtstein in Der Siebenstern 2009 p 344External links editEpprechtstein in German Ruins of Epprechtstein Castle at the home page of the House of Bavarian History plans history architecture condition in German Granite labyrinth in German Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Epprechtstein amp oldid 1224985965, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
