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Germany
Saxony
Erzgebirgskreis
Sehmatal

Cranzahl Dam – View of Bärenstein loop from Sehmatal

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Germany
Saxony
Erzgebirgskreis
Sehmatal

Cranzahl Dam – View of Bärenstein loop from Sehmatal

Easy

4.3

(6)

27

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Cranzahl Dam – View of Bärenstein loop from Sehmatal

01:04

3.75km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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44 m

Monument of Friendship (FDJ) at the Cranzahl Reservoir

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The Cranzahl Reservoir is located at the foot of the Bärenstein mountain.

Construction of the Cranzahl Reservoir began in 1949. It is a product of the GDR's early years and …

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188 m

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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495 m

Cranzahl Dam Rest Area

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A good resting place at the dam.

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639 m

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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1.19 km

View of Bärenstein

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a nice resting place with a view

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1.88 km

Cranzahl station

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Nice starting point for the Bimmelbahn hiking trail, a great tour, but also the ride on the Fichtelbergbahn is fun

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2.30 km

From the bridge you have a good view of the Fichtelbergbahn depot and the entire Cranzahl station

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2.92 km

View of Cranzahl

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From the Cranzahl train station, a short ascent to the dam with beautiful views.

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3.75 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.90 km

857 m

486 m

339 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.49 km

795 m

585 m

278 m

264 m

243 m

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Monday 18 May

14°C

6°C

37 %

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