6 km (3.7 mi) southeast of Weiden in the district of Neustadt an der Waldnaab in Bavaria in Germany.

Near Etzenricht are numerous fish-rich small waters, which can be used by anglers after obtaining a fishing license from the local fishery association.

In 1283 it was mentioned in the Salbuch of Louis II ("Ludwig der Strenge" as "Aechswinreuth".

The inhabitants of Etzenricht lived at that time on honey production and agriculture.

The Reformer Jan Huss visited Etzenricht in 1414, on his way to the council of Konstanz.