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 fortress and the Office (Amt) of Kirchenlamitz. 200 years later the castle was destroyed by troops of Vogt Henry of Plauen and fell into ruin.