Bärensteine

#2098 among destinations in Germany

Nature, Natural attraction, Rock

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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. The more prominent Großer Bärenstein is actually the lower of the two with a height of 327 metres. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 1109 ftCoordinates: 50°56'48"N, 14°2'40"E

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Bärensteine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bastei, Wartturm, Nonne, Großer Bärenstein.

1.6 miNE
Famous rock formation in a national park
Bastei, Saxon Switzerland National Park
41 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...
1.5 miNE
Climbing
Wartturm, Saxon Switzerland National Park
38 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.
1.1 miE
Climbing
Nonne
28 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.
~210 ftE
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Großer Bärenstein
1 min walk • 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.
~520 ftSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Kleiner Bärenstein
3 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
12 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.
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