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Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

Bear Garden

Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

Bear Garden

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Bear Garden

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4.7

(110)

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Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz

Location: Hohnstein, Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany

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Tips

February 11, 2026

Hiking

These are the remains of a former bear enclosure, built in 1609 by order of Elector Christian II. The facility served to keep bears for stag hunts at the Dresden court. Its use ended in 1756 when the remaining bears were killed due to the enclosure's dilapidated condition. Today, you can still see the massive foundations, some over a meter thick, and remnants of the barrier wall. The ruin is picturesquely situated in the forest and exudes a certain "lost place" atmosphere.

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August 19, 2022

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A beautiful and quiet path with numerous information panels on the Hohnstein Nature Trail (mosses and ferns, Schindergraben, the Bear Garden, and more). It's still cool there in hot weather.

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September 2, 2022

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Informations

Distance 477 m

Downhill 50 m

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Location: Hohnstein, Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany

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