쾨니히스발데‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪20‬개의 산 정상

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, the hut was expanded into a lodging house. After reunification, the mountain house, now run again as a family business, was reconstructed and reopened in 1992, and renovated again in 2021. The mountain hotel, located at an altitude of 898 meters, offers 22 rustic rooms and, as a special attraction, a 27-meter-high observation tower. On September 11, 1944, the tower was damaged during the air battle over the Ore Mountains ("Black Monday"). Bullet holes can still be seen in the spiral staircase.

Very good place to relax

The Black Pond can be reached from Crottendorf, Neudorf or Oberwiesenthal on touring skis if there is enough snow. It is at 920 above sea level.

There are several "black ponds". One is between Gelenau and Auerbach, even with a Teichschänke. Popular naturist bathing pond

Recommended in every season.

A small trail over the rocks leads to quiet vantage points.

Great views of the Pressnitz Dam and the surrounding area... It's possible to park your car at the dam and start the climb up the mountain from there. Or you can start the hike from Schmalzgrube, as I did.

@Bonadea there is a 2nd Black Pond. It's in the Elterlein corner. This is your said "Big Pond". The Black Pond here is in Oberwiesenthal am Fichtelberg. I'm there every year. It is fed by moor water from the Zschopau, which also has its source nearby.