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View from the Bärenstein – Pöhlbach Valley loop from Königswalde

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View from the Bärenstein – Pöhlbach Valley loop from Königswalde

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View from the Bärenstein – Pöhlbach Valley loop from Königswalde

03:16

10.9km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

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4.87 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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5.06 km

Local Historians’ Bench – View over Cranzahl and the Ore Mountains

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The local chronicler's bench below the Bärenstein summit cross offers a beautiful, albeit constantly overgrown, view of the Ore Mountains landscape.

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5.16 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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5.17 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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5.48 km

Bärenstein Summit and Observation Tower

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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 …

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5.58 km

Wooden Bear Sculptures on Bärenstein

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Since April 2025, a wooden sculpture of a mother bear with a cub has stood tall on the Bärenstein mountain, right next to the mountain hotel. The sculptures were created …

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9.12 km

Model railway at the Fichtenhäusel Inn & Guesthouse

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The huge model railway is an experience for young and old! The tired legs were immediately forgotten with the many little things that could be discovered in this lovingly designed …

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10.0 km

Pöhlbach Valley

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The Pöhlbach ripples through its valley and gives fauna, flora and hikers a lot of fun. Here it is simply idyllic and beautiful. The landscape in the valley is varied …

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10.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.15 km

1.69 km

1.44 km

1.42 km

219 m

Surfaces

4.04 km

3.93 km

2.35 km

406 m

189 m

Elevation

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Highest point (890 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

Weather

Saturday 1 August

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Comments

July 14, 2024,🇩🇪 Von Bärenstein zur Brettmühle 🚶🏽‍♀️🐕

Ran as a tour tester for Erzgebirge tourism

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July 24, 2024,Von Bärenstein zur Brettmühle

It started in drizzle and got better with every kilometer. Sun towards the end.
Great route, wonderful views!

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April 27, 2025,Steilaufstieg zum Bärenstein – Gipfelkreuz Bärenstein Runde von Brettmühle

Starting at the hiking car park, we passed the Brettmühle mill toward Bärenstein. We chose the steep climb to Bärenstein and were rewarded with a magnificent view from the local chronicler's bench. A few meters further on, the Bärenstein summit cross awaited us. Following the upper circular trail, which also offers fantastic views, we reached the Bärenstein mountain inn. We …

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July 6, 2024,Bärenstein-Brettmühle-Rundwanderung – „Glück Auf“ im Erzgebirge

Today a tour from the Erzgebirge collection: very beautiful, lots of forest, but in places a busy cycle path and 3 short sections along the road. There are 3 open restaurants along the route: Brettmühle, Bärenstein (+snacks) and Fichtenhäusel. You don't see them all in one place every day. The tour is definitely recommended.

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May 20, 2024,Bärenstein – Gipfelkreuz Bärenstein - Pöhlbachtal

Just a nice Pentecost party with good friends 👍

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February 4, 2024,Pöhlbachtal – Gipfelkreuz Bärenstein Runde von Bärenstein

Unfortunately, some parts of the hike were on roads. Only side streets, but that doesn't have to be the case for an official hiking trail.

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View from the Bärenstein – Pöhlbach Valley loop from Königswalde

Steep ascent to the Bärenstein

Local Historians’ Bench – View over Cranzahl and the Ore Mountains

View from the Bärenstein

View of the Cranzahl Dam from Bärenstein

Bärenstein Summit and Observation Tower

Wooden Bear Sculptures on Bärenstein

Model railway at the Fichtenhäusel Inn & Guesthouse

Pöhlbach Valley

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