Großer Bärenstein

Due to its thicker woodland, the Bärenstein is less known to tourists than many other table mountains with panoramic views, but it is through this forest that Bärenstein has a wild-romantic atmosphere.

The way around the rock is adventurous, the ascent not without it.
There are many boofs here.

The big bear stone is in the shadow of the small bear stone. Hiking trails on the Großer Bärenstein are not signposted, although the ascent via the Riegelhofstiege is a very beautiful and interesting ascent. Even the access to the ascent is difficult to find. The ascent from the direction of Kleiner Bärenstein, however, is very easy.

There are several great places on the Großer Bärenstein, where you can enjoy the view of the surrounding area! Moreover, he is not as crowded as the Kleine Bärenstein.

After the small Bärenstein we went to the big Bärenstein, the view is quite overwhelming and a tour over the mountain opens up many perspectives.

The Great Bear Stone is in the shadow of the Little Bear Stone. The ascent via the Riegelhofstiege is interesting. (You have to climb a little)

A very nice place with a great view.

The great bear stone has many beautiful views.

I almost ran past it, but then I spotted a little kid, what had climbed there. So I ventured and climbed the crevice, over larger boulders (were a little heaped up like huge stairs with numerous holes to stop with hand and foot). It's really doable and I'm not a mountaineer. Do something carefully and well. At the top you will be rewarded with a sensational view. But beware, I got dirty on the descent, so try not to climb this rock with the best clothes.

Perfect for hiking.
Here you rarely meet hikers⛰😃

You have to know that the Großer Bärenstein is not prepared for tourism. So there are no steps, stairs or railings. But it offers a lot of wild trails, discovery and climbing opportunities. The climb over the transom staircase was pretty fun in the rain with the slippery stones (afterwards). But I would have been alone there, if only because of the difficult entry, if it hadn't been for a family with children (!).

The mountain is not designed for tourism and is still far in its original form. The climb can turn out to be a little rocky. Above all, the descent over the ranks is difficult.

At first I hadn't found the ascent to the Großer Bärenstein because there were no signs. Only then did I read that they don't exist. So I'll do it again. Coming from Rauenstein shortly before the end of the forest (before turning left to Kleiner B.) the ascent to the right was easy to find.
It may be that Big B. is not so popular ... But not when I'm on the road ... There was a large, funny (alcoholic) group on the road and felt alone in Saxon Switzerland. But wonderful views. I'll try again in 2022 to be able to enjoy too.

One of the last undeveloped table mountains in the front Saxon Switzerland. The ascent is rewarded with a lot of peace and quiet and, despite the forest, very good views. There are numerous small trails to explore. And since there are no signs, it's a real adventure in the middle of the tourist stronghold of Vordere Sächsische Schweiz.

A great view! 🥰

Wide view of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains

Rarely overcrowded. Great panorama.

Nice view of a great landscape.

The Großer Bärenstein offers a magnificent view and its paths are adventurous😁👍.

The large Bärenstein was not that easy to find, as there were absolutely no clearly recognizable paths or signs. It is best to keep your eyes open for beaten paths. Unfortunately, I couldn't get to the summit with my dog, we tried a few things, but that was too delicate for me. So all that remained was to enjoy the view from the little Bärenstein together.

A very pretty view from above.