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Bärenstein Summit and Observation Tower

Bärenstein Summit and Observation Tower

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Bärenstein Summit and Observation Tower

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Location: Bärenstein, Erzgebirgskreis, Saxony, Germany

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Martin Donat

December 21, 2017

Mountain biking

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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Christoph 🦊

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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Andrea und Huskys 🐺

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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Elevation 950 m

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