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Bärengarten Lower Dam (Untere Sperrmauer), Hohnstein

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Bärengarten Lower Dam (Untere Sperrmauer), Hohnstein

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Bärengarten Lower Dam (Untere Sperrmauer), Hohnstein

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

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    February 21, 2022

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    Once you've made it this far, it's not far to the castle!
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    The former bear garden of the Elector of Saxony.
    The animals went to the kennel or zoo in Dresden.
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    November 4, 2018

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    The bear garden near Hohenstein was built in 1609 on the instructions of the Saxon Elector Christian II. Until the middle of the 18th century, bears were kept and misused for animal hounds in Dresden (Zwinger, Altmarkt, Großsedlitzer Garten).

    The lower barrier wall of the bear garden formerly crossed the entire gorge. The remains show that it was over 1 m thick. The original height is no longer detectable because it was later removed.

    Source: Lehrpfad Hohenstein Tafeln 32, 34
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    Gautsch Grotto – Hafersäcke Viewpoint loop from Hohnstein

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    05:14

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    Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Elevation 280 m

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

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