Epprechtstein Castle (Ruin)

An “Eberhardus de Eckebretsteine” was first mentioned in a deed of gift from Duke Otto II of Merania in 1248. In 1308, King Henry VII enfeoffed the brothers Ulrich, Heinrich, and Nickel, known as the Säcke, with the Epprechtstein fortress, with the Wild family also becoming co-owners. In 1337, Emperor Louis the Bavarian enfeoffed Vogt Heinrich von Plauen with a small part of the fortress. In 1352, the Burgraves of Nuremberg stormed the structure, referred to as a robber baron's castle, and subsequently received it as a fief. Heinrich von Kotzau and his brothers were involved in this attack.