recommended route
Bell tour
Hiking trail
· Altenberg
· open
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/ Glockenspiel in BärenfelsPhoto: Phillip Maethner, CC BY-SA, Tourist-Information Altenberg -
/ Weißeritztalbahn am Bahnhof KipsdorfPhoto: Tourist-Information Mitarbeiter, CC BY-SA, Tourist-Information Altenberg
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/ Bahnhof KipsdorfPhoto: Tourist-Information Mitarbeiter, CC BY-SA, Tourist-Information Altenberg
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/ Kurort KipsdorfPhoto: Bernd Dietze, CC BY-SA, Tourist-Information Altenberg
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/ Bärenfels OrtsansichtPhoto: Egbert Kamprath, CC BY-SA, Tourist-Information Altenberg
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/ Meißner GlockenspielPhoto: Egbert Kamprath, CC BY-SA, Tourist-Information Altenberg
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/ Blick auf SchellerhauPhoto: Egbert Kamprath, CC BY-SA, Tourist-Information Altenberg
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/ Galerie & Museum Heimatstuben SchellerhauPhoto: Fremdenverkehrsverein Schellerhau, CC BY-SA, Tourist-Information Altenberg
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/ Luftbild von der Schellerhauer KirchePhoto: Egbert Kamprath, CC BY-SA, Tourist-Information Altenberg
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/ Blick in den Botanischen Garten SchellerhauPhoto: Naturbewahrung Osterzgebirge, CC BY-SA, Tourist-Information Altenberg
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/ AltenbergPhoto: Tourist-Information Mitarbeiter, CC BY-SA, Tourist-Information Altenberg
The Bell tour is an excursion for all the senses: the carillon in Bärenfels is the only one that is in operation all year round at an altitude of 700 m.
open
moderate
Distance 12.5 km
3:30 h
268 m
51 m
Author’s recommendation
Author
Tourist-Information Altenberg
Update: May 20, 2021
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
803 m
Lowest point
536 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Rest Stop
Naturhotel Gasthof BärenfelsRodelklause
Oberer Gasthof
Waldschänke "Altes Raupennest"
Saray Döner Altenberg
AHORN Waldhotel Altenberg - MW
Bärenfelser Stüb'l
Hotel & Restaurant "Lockwitzgrund"
Buntes Häus`l
Safety information
Tips and hints
Start
Bahnhof Kipsdorf (535 m)
Coordinates:
DD
50.804967, 13.675693
DMS
50°48'17.9"N 13°40'32.5"E
UTM
33U 406686 5628972
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Destination
Bahnhof Altenberg
Turn-by-turn directions
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Getting there
Parking
Coordinates
DD
50.804967, 13.675693
DMS
50°48'17.9"N 13°40'32.5"E
UTM
33U 406686 5628972
w3w
///acre.sulked.peppercorns
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
Wandern um Oberbärenburg 1 : 25.000
Wander- und Radkarte Osterzgebirge 1 : 33.000
Erhältlich in der Tourist-Information Altenberg und im Informationsbüro im Bahnhof / Bürgerhaus Kipsdorf.
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Equipment
Basic Equipment for Hiking
- Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots or approach shoes
- Layered, moisture wicking clothing
- Hiking socks
- Rucksack (with rain cover)
- Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket and suitable legwear)
- Sunglasses
- Hiking poles
- Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
- First aid kit
- Blister kit
- Bivy / survival bag
- Survival blanket
- Headlamp
- Pocket knife
- Whistle
- Cell phone
- Cash
- Navigation equipment / map and compass
- Emergency contact details
- ID
- The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
- For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
- Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.
Status
open
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
12.5 km
Duration
3:30 h
Ascent
268 m
Descent
51 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
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Distance
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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