Like the Pöhlberg, the Bärenstein mainly consists of basalt, on the north side you can see that in an old quarry. Speaking of which, the view from the Bärenstein down to the Cranzahl dam is impressive. If you climb the 30 meter high observation tower, you can see the Fichtelberg and Klínovec in the Czech Republic.

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October 11, 2021

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The Berghotel Bärenstein is a popular excursion destination. It is worth eating there again after the change of operator. Be sure to visit the observation tower and walk the circular path.

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July 11, 2025

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In 1903, a mountain hut belonging to the Erzgebirge Association on the summit of Bärenstein formed the nucleus of today's guesthouse and hotel with an observation tower. Ten years later, …

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1. View from Pöhlberg – Waterwheel Monument Markersbach loop from Rittersgrün

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07:16

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2. Stoneman Miriquidi Trail – Cranzahl Reservoir loop from Annaberg-Buchholz unterer Bf

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3. Waterwheel Monument Markersbach – Waterwheel Monument loop from Annaberg-Buchholz unterer Bf

84.0km

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Elevation 950 m

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Wednesday 28 January

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Location: Bärenstein, Erzgebirgskreis, Saxony, Germany

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Anton-Günther-Platz

View of Pöhlberg

Flow Trail Through Beech Forest to Cranzahl Dam

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View of Keilberg and Fichtelberg

Bärenstein Ski Lift Upper Station

Wooden Bear Sculptures on Bärenstein

Gotthard Köhler-Bank

Rest Area With View of Keilberg and Fichtelberg

Annaberg-Buchholz to Kühberg Cycle Path

View from Pöhlberg

Bärenstein Tower and Bear Sculpture

Bärenstein Summit and Observation Tower

1. View from Pöhlberg – Waterwheel Monument Markersbach loop from Rittersgrün

2. Stoneman Miriquidi Trail – Cranzahl Reservoir loop from Annaberg-Buchholz unterer Bf

3. Waterwheel Monument Markersbach – Waterwheel Monument loop from Annaberg-Buchholz unterer Bf

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