Großer Bärenstein

#1021 among destinations in Germany

Nature, Natural attraction, Rock

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The Großer Bärenstein is a 327 metres high table hill in the German region of Saxon Switzerland in the Free State of Saxony. Close by is the Kleiner Bärenstein which, together with the Großer Bärenstein, forms the massif known as the Bärensteine. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°56'48"N, 14°2'43"E

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SaxonyGermany

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Großer Bärenstein – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bastei, Wartturm, Nonne, Felsenbühne Rathen.

1.6 miNE
Famous rock formation in a national park
Bastei, Saxon Switzerland National Park
40 min walk • Nestled within the rugged beauty of the Saxon Switzerland National Park, the Bastei is a natural wonder that has been captivating visitors for centuries. This stunning rock formation in Germany stands as a sentinel overlooking the Elbe River, offering panoramic views...
1.4 miNE
Climbing
Wartturm, Saxon Switzerland National Park
37 min walk • The Wartturm is a rock tower in Saxon Switzerland in East Germany near the famous Bastei rocks. It stands high above the Elbe, just below the town of Rathen and dominates the view from the Bastei and Rathen looking downstream.
1 miE
Climbing
Nonne
27 min walk • Nonne in Germany is a unique place that has gained fame among rock climbing enthusiasts. This picturesque location attracts extreme sports fans from all over Europe, who are looking for new challenges and beautiful landscapes.
1.7 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Nazi architecture
Felsenbühne Rathen, Saxon Switzerland National Park
44 min walk • The Rathen Open Air Stage is a natural stage in Saxon Switzerland in East Germany. It is located in a hollow at the upper end of the Wehlgrund valley between the rocks of Kleine Gans and Großer Wehrturm below the famous Bastei rocks and Neurathen Castle.
~680 ftSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Kleiner Bärenstein
4 min walk • The Kleiner Bärenstein is a 338 metres high table hill in the German region of Saxon Switzerland in the Free State of Saxony. Close by is the Großer Bärenstein which, together with the Kleiner Bärenstein, forms the massif of the Bärensteine.
0.4 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Rauenstein Hill
11 min walk • The Rauenstein is a table hill in Saxon Switzerland in Germany. It rises west of the Elbe inside the Elbe loop near Rathen. It has a height of 304 metres and drops steeply to the north into the Elbe valley.
~210 ftW
Mountain peaks with panoramic views
Bärensteine
1 min walk • The Bärensteine is a massif in the state of Saxony in eastern Germany near Weißig. It comprises the two rock formations known as the Großer and Kleiner Bärenstein in Saxon Switzerland. The Kleiner Bärenstein has a height of 338 metres.
1.6 miNE
50°57'42"N • 14°4'23"E
Basteibrücke, Rathen
41 min walk • View point, Bridge
0.9 miNW
50°57'29"N • 14°2'3"E
Trommel, Stadt Wehlen
24 min walk • Tower
1 miNW
50°57'31"N • 14°1'54"E
Gedenktafel, Stadt Wehlen
26 min walk • Memorial