--- title: "Border crossings - over the ridge to the Bärenstein" url: "https://web.destination.one/en/tour/border-crossings-over-the-ridge-to-the-baerenstein" description: "You start at the foot of the Bärenstein on the ridge path to the Cranzahl dam. From there, the hike leads through the forest to Bärenstein and over the border to Weipert. Continue through the village and to the border to Kühberg. Here the tour turns left again into German territory. From Kühberg, a short detour to the Fichtenhäusel adventure hotel is worthwhile. Otherwise, hikers follow the signposted ridge path up to the Bärenstein with its unforgettable views. After a well-earned rest, it's all downhill to the parking lot. The tour is not consistently marked throughout. Please use the digital route." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3588715/bfbc08532d654687f36ab1888f5dc202eb2369e932fb566f29d6850d284dd333/auf-dem-gipfel-des-b-renstein-blick-zum-fichtelberg.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Border crossings - over the ridge to the Bärenstein =================================================== - 11.39 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Great panorama - Hiking Auf dem Gipfel des Bärenstein, Blick zum Fichtelberg am Fuß des Bärenstein Talsperre Cranzahl Zwischen Deutschland und Tschechien Esel, Ziegen und Co. am Wegesrand - 3:15 h - 11.39 km - 365 m - 361 m - 650 m - 893 m - 243 m - - Start: Hikers' parking lot on the B95 Bärenstein - Destination: Hikers' parking lot on the B95 Bärenstein The hike follows the Erzgebirge-Vogtland ridge trail around Bärenstein and leads back to the starting point on the Czech side. You start at the foot of the Bärenstein on the ridge path to the Cranzahl dam. From there, the hike leads through the forest to Bärenstein and over the border to Weipert. Continue through the village and to the border to Kühberg. Here the tour turns left again into German territory. From Kühberg, a short detour to the Fichtenhäusel adventure hotel is worthwhile. Otherwise, hikers follow the signposted ridge path up to the Bärenstein with its unforgettable views. After a well-earned rest, it's all downhill to the parking lot. The tour is not consistently marked throughout. Please use the digital route. Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (2%) Asphalt (37%) Gravel (14%) Trail (37%) Path (11%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The hike "Grenzgänge - über den Kamm zum Bärenstein" starts at the foot of the Bärenstein. From there, we follow the Erzgebirge-Vogtland ridge trail to the Cranzahl dam. The trail then leads through the forest to Bärenstein and on across the border to Weipert. After crossing the village, the route continues along the border to Kühberg, where we turn left back onto the German side. A detour to the Fichtenhäusel adventure hotel is worthwhile before we follow the ridge path up the Bärenstein. The strenuous ascent is rewarded with an impressive panoramic view. The Berghotel Bärenstein also awaits hikers for a refreshment stop. Afterwards, we head downhill back to the parking lot at the starting point. Read more Tour information - Cultural Interesting - Loop Road - Stop at an Inn - Summit Equipment We recommend weatherproof clothing, sure-footed shoes and rucksack provisions for the tour. **Carry your identity card** (as the tour crosses the border into the Czech Republic) Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Via the main road B95 directly to the tour start at the hiking parking lot on the Kammweg on the B95 (Bärenstein) Read more **Parking****Parking facilities along the route** Parking lot - B 95 Parking lot on the Bärenstein Parking lot Bärenstein, Bergstraße Parking lot Bärenstein, Am Markt Read more **Public transportation****Bus stops on/near the hiking route** Bärenstein, town hall Bärenstein, Kühberg, Jöhstadt junction Cross-border seasonal transport with the regional railroad between Cranzahl - Vejprty h www.vms.de/freizeitangebote/grenzueberschreitender-saisonverkehr-mit-der-laenderbahn/ Read more Additional information Refreshment stop on the way: Berghotel Bärenstein Adventure Hotel Read more Author Anni Borrmann, TVE Organization Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge License (master data) Anni Borrmann, TVE Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author The view from the Bärenstein at the summit cross is not to be missed Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Tours 18.87 km - Hiking 13.06 km - Hiking 13.06 km - Hiking Contact 09465 Sehmatal Download GPX file - -