Little Bärenstein – Great Bärenstein loop from Stadt Wehlen

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Little Bärenstein – Great Bärenstein loop from Stadt Wehlen

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Little Bärenstein – Great Bärenstein loop from Stadt Wehlen

01:39

5.64km

120m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Climbing rocks in the area of the stones, south of the little bear stone

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The Bärensteine are ideal for short hiking tours with the family. The view from Kleine Bärenstein is breathtaking, as is the case with all the table mountains.

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... when it rains you appreciate such places to eat something in "rest"!

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It is one of over 1000 climbing rocks in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.

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Bernd's Boofe Cave

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View of the Kleiner Bärenstein

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You can look at them opposite or at each other.

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Great Bärenstein

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The large Bärenstein stands in the shadow of the small Bärenstein. Hiking trails to the Großer Bärenstein are not signposted, although the climb via the Riegelhofstiege is a very beautiful …

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Großer Bärenstein Summit

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The summit of the Großer Bärenstein is open 24/7 and is an interesting destination for many mountaineers. Not only four-wheeled hikers come up here via the Riegelhofstiege, but also trail …

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