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Elstertal Bridge (Pirk) – Pirk Reservoir loop from Weiße Elster

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Elstertal Bridge (Pirk) – Pirk Reservoir loop from Weiße Elster

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Elstertal Bridge (Pirk) – Pirk Reservoir loop from Weiße Elster

05:39

21.7km

150m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.18 km

Circular Island at Pirk Reservoir

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The island appears to have been constructed and secured with shore stones. Signs are posted all around it, but they are unreadable from the shore.

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4.24 km

View of Pirk Bird Sanctuary Island

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Everyone is always wondering where the swans went ?! Here are the swans and of course many other water creatures. In any case, we had a lot of fun watching the children of the family do the swimming exercises.

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5.23 km

Pirk Forebay

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From here the path becomes a dirt track. The view of the water is obscured by trees. A little further you have a nice view again.

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5.63 km

Talsperre Pirk

Lake

8.10 km

Liegewiese

Beach

8.55 km

Lakeside benches at Pirk Reservoir

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Here you have a good view of the Stein ruins and the dam

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8.77 km

View of Pirk Reservoir

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The Pirk Dam impounds the waters of the White Elster River and is located in the Vogtland region near Oelsnitz, not far from the former inner-German border. The reservoir was …

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11.1 km

Elstertal Bridge (Pirk)

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The imposing Elstertal Bridge is located in the middle of the Vogtland Elstertal on the Saxon-Bavarian border. The 60 meter high and 500 meter long granite structure is one of …

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14.6 km

Pirk Reservoir

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Personally, the reservoir does not allow me. He is not dog friendly and seems very overweight. The bungalows are close together. Toddlers should not walk around outside without supervision, as there are no steep slopes other than a shield.

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15.0 km

Pirk Reservoir

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On the north bank of the dam, a path runs directly along the bank. This is a beautiful hiking route where you can enjoy great views of the dam.

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21.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

6.27 km

2.96 km

1.81 km

Surfaces

11.6 km

3.15 km

2.54 km

1.80 km

1.78 km

418 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

37°C

21°C

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Elstertal Bridge (Pirk) – Pirk Reservoir loop from Weiße Elster

Circular Island at Pirk Reservoir

View of Pirk Bird Sanctuary Island

Pirk Forebay

Lakeside benches at Pirk Reservoir

View of Pirk Reservoir

Elstertal Bridge (Pirk)

Pirk Reservoir

Pirk Reservoir

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