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Cranzahl Dam – Cranzahl Dam loop from Cranzahl

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Cranzahl Dam – Cranzahl Dam loop from Cranzahl

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Cranzahl Dam – Cranzahl Dam loop from Cranzahl

03:09

11.0km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

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Train Station

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1.31 km

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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1.49 km

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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3.52 km

View of Weipert (Vejprty) and the Bohemian Ore Mountains

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Nice view of Weipert (Vejprty) and the Bohemian part of the Ore Mountains.

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The city is located in western Bohemia in the Bohemian part of the Ore Mountains …

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4.17 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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4.27 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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4.58 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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4.97 km

View of Keilberg and Fichtelberg

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At the foot of the Bärenstein (opposite the parking lot on Bergstraße) there is an oversized reference to the highest mountains in the area, including direction and altitude (Pöhlberg, Habichtsberg, …

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7.00 km

Cranzahl Dam

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The Cranzahl dam in the upper Ore Mountains supplies the towns of Annaberg-Buchholz and Oberwiesenthal with drinking water and also serves as flood protection. You can walk around it on …

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11.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.59 km

3.01 km

1.28 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.95 km

3.13 km

2.46 km

945 m

327 m

182 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 31 July

22°C

12°C

97 %

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Comments

September 7, 2023,Bahnhof Cranzahl – Trinkwassertalsperre Cranzahl Runde von Cranzahl

From Cranzahl train station we walk towards the small railway track and cross it at the station entrance to get to the road that leads to the dam. The dam has a embankment wall at the top of which a path lined with beech hedges leads - pretty. The climb is also well signposted. The originally restored restaurant in the …

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June 21, 2025,Von Cranzahl um die TW-Talsperre Cranzahl auf den Bärenstein - eine Wanderung mit alpinen Flair

Great weather with beautiful views, what more could you want?

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March 18, 2025,Bahnhof Cranzahl um die Trinkwassertalsperre Cranzahl auf den Bärenstein und zurück

At Cranzahl station, you can change to the narrow-gauge railway to O-Thal. A great option for those with a passion for railways. The Cranzahl reservoir supplies Annaberg with drinking water. Along the route and at the top of the circular route, there are many magnificent views of the Ore Mountains. At many points, there are signs offering interesting explanations of …

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February 13, 2023,Endlich wieder Sonne 🌞

After these cloudy days, the sun had to be ☀️. That was a compromise - between the desired sun and the still existing snow on the mountain ⛰️. I had imagined the paths to be muddy and didn't expect so much snow ❄️. Despite everything: the Bärenstein is always beautiful.

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August 21, 2022,Wanderung ⏺ Rund um die Talsperre Cranzahl rauf zum Bärenstein ℹ️ 21.08.2022

They still exist, the "must do" rounds and the Bärenstein ascent with dam were among them. And the Erzgebirge as always - never disappoints ❤️

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October 3, 2023,Runde Bahnhof Cranzahl - Bärenstein/Berg - Talsperre Cranzahl

Very nice round in the Erzgebirge with lots of great views and lots of variety🍺👍🥾

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October 17, 2021,Gipfelkreuz Bärenstein & Talsperre Cranzahl

Very nice round in the Ore Mountains with great views.

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December 17, 2023,🎄🎅🏻 Weihnachts-Winterwanderung 2023: Bärenstein & Talsperre Cranzahl

According to tradition, the annual small group hike in search of snow and Christmas spirit took place today. Despite the plus temperatures, we at least found a little bit of white gold between Bärenstein and the Cranzahl dam. The sun was shining, decorated trees adorned the path and the campfire was roasting the obligatory bratwurst... Mission successful! 🎄🔥❤️

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Cranzahl Dam – Cranzahl Dam loop from Cranzahl

View of Bärenstein

Cranzahl Dam

View of Weipert (Vejprty) and the Bohemian Ore Mountains

Wooden Bear Sculptures on Bärenstein

Bärenstein Summit and Observation Tower

View of the Cranzahl Dam from Bärenstein

View of Keilberg and Fichtelberg

Cranzahl Dam

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