If you choose Kirchenlamitz as a travel destination, you can combine nature trails, granite and local history in different ways. Nearby, the Großer Kornberg offers hiking and mountain biking. In the associated municipality, the quarry trail and granite labyrinth explore the subject of granite; in town, a memorial by the town pond commemorates the history of emigration. This brings outdoor activity, a walk-through work of art and a place of remembrance together as different ways to explore the area.

Hiking and Mountain Biking on the Großer Kornberg

The hiking trails in the Großer Kornberg area are well signposted and maintained. They run along forest roads and woodland paths; both the Nordweg and Höhenweg pass over the summit. Their shared summit section offers a clear point of comparison between the two named trails, while the forest roads and woodland paths describe the character of the hiking options.

The Kornberg also has a network of mountain bike trails, some of which are very demanding. Mountain bikers can access the network easily from all directions. These details help with different aspects of planning: one describes the riding conditions, while the other describes access to the network. One of the steeper sections is the “Allee” from Martinlamitz to the Schönburgwarte. It is a specific example of the steeper stretches mentioned at the Kornberg.

Granite Trail and Labyrinth in the Municipality

Another point of interest lies in the associated municipality at the Epprechtstein. The quarry trail begins at the Epprechtstein hiking car park above the hamlet of Hinteres Buchhaus and leads through numerous quarries. Along the way, you can learn about granite extraction, processing and transport. The trail explores granite through several stages of work: from extracting the material to processing and transporting it.

The quarry trail ends at the Epprechtstein Granite Labyrinth near Buchhaus. This walk-through work of art consists of 130 untreated granite blocks, each with a volume of four cubic metres, and covers an area of 34 × 34 metres. The number of blocks, the volume of each block and the area give a concrete sense of the site’s scale. The labyrinth also offers another way to engage with granite: instead of leading through quarries, it focuses on a work of art made from the material.

Remembrance by the Town Pond

In the town itself, the focus shifts to a different story. The emigrants’ memorial by the town pond commemorates around 400 emigrants from Kirchenlamitz and the lasting connection their descendants maintain with the town in the Fichtelgebirge. The memorial was inaugurated in 2025. The descendants’ connection is explicitly part of the commemoration, alongside the remembrance of those who emigrated.

More Things to Explore in the Wunsiedel Im Fichtelgebirge Destination

The wider Wunsiedel Im Fichtelgebirge destination also features a cycle route and attractions related to mining, geology and granite. The Bavarian section of the Eger Cycle Route is around 55 kilometres long and follows the Eger through Bad Weißenstadt, Röslau, Marktleuthen, Thierstein, Selb, Hohenberg a.d.E. and Schirnding. On the Czech side, the route continues via Pomezí nad Ohří and Cheb; in Cheb, it connects to Czech long-distance cycle route No. 6 / Cyklostezka Ohře. The figure of around 55 kilometres refers to the Bavarian section; the places and connections listed describe the route’s continuation across the border. Before setting off, check local route information for temporary closures or diversions.

In Arzberg, the “Kleiner Johannes” Old Mine explores mining and geology. Opening dates vary by season and may change, so check before visiting. At the Häuselloh show quarry in Selb, the focus is on granite extraction and processing. Guided tours are available on request. Seasonal opening periods and tour arrangements may change, so check with the operator.

Discover more destinations: Selb, Marktredwitz, Wunsiedel, Schönwald, Thiersheim, Arzberg, Schirnding, Marktleuthen

Go to the overview of the wider destination: Wunsiedel Im Fichtelgebirge.