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View from the Bärenstein – Cranzahl Reservoir loop from Cranzahl

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View from the Bärenstein – Cranzahl Reservoir loop from Cranzahl

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View from the Bärenstein – Cranzahl Reservoir loop from Cranzahl

01:00

8.66km

230m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Waypoints

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Train Station

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344 m

View from the bridge of Cranzahl station

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

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2.77 km

Steep ascent to the Bärenstein

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This trail up the 898-meter-high Bärenstein is steep and strenuous, but rewarding. At the end of the steep climb, you'll find yourself directly at the summit cross.

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3.06 km

View from the Bärenstein

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The town of Cranzahl in the Sehmatal, with a population of 2,000, is primarily known for its dam. It was built between 1949 and 1952 to supply Annaberg-Buchholz and the surrounding area with drinking water.

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3.07 km

View of the Cranzahl Dam from Bärenstein

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The view from up there is sensational. It extends from Fichtelberg and Keilberg to the Western Ore Mountains and the Geyerisches Forest, as well as to the Czech Republic.

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3.08 km

Bärenstein Summit Cross

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Beautiful view of Fichtelberg, Keilberg and Cranzahl dam

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4.99 km

Cranzahl Reservoir

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The dam Cranzahl is a dam in the Free State of Saxony. It was built in 1949-1952 at Sehmatal-Cranzahl and Bärenstein in the Erzgebirge for drinking water supply of Annaberg-Buchholz …

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7.26 km

Cranzahl Dam Rest Area

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A good resting place at the dam.

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7.29 km

Cranzahl Reservoir

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The dam is always worth a detour. This is a wonderful place to take a short break.

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8.66 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.09 km

1.23 km

747 m

581 m

Surfaces

2.97 km

2.73 km

1.97 km

536 m

242 m

134 m

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Friday 7 August

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