Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 16, 2025

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Cranzahl Reservoir Trailhead Parking

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nice parking lot almost directly at the Cranzahl dam, starting point for hikes around the dam or to the Bärenstein

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793 m

Bench Along the Forest Path

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a great corner, always worth a trip

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1.35 km

Shelter on Klüppemühlenweg

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Nothing special but very useful in a rain shelter.

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1.65 km

Klappermühlenweg

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Relatively boring path with mostly heavily paved terrain.
The pictures show the only places worth seeing on this route.

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4.44 km

Cranzahl Dam

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The Cranzahl dam was one of the two major dam projects in the GDR and was then called the dam of friendship. Bathing in it is not allowed, but the …

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4.74 km

View of Bärenstein

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Great destination. Very calm and sunny. A walk around the dam is ideal for a walk.

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4.75 km

Cranzahl Dam Rest Area

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A good resting place at the dam.

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4.89 km

View of Bärenstein

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On the round, a view of the Fichtelberg is also great.

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4.99 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.37 km

918 m

490 m

215 m

Surfaces

1.63 km

1.52 km

1.37 km

447 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (710 m)

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Cranzahl Dam – View of Bärenstein loop from Cranzahl

Cranzahl Reservoir Trailhead Parking

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