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Pirk Viaduct (A72) – Elstertal Bridge (Pirk) loop from Schönbrunn

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Pirk Viaduct (A72) – Elstertal Bridge (Pirk) loop from Schönbrunn

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Pirk Viaduct (A72) – Elstertal Bridge (Pirk) loop from Schönbrunn

02:00

29.2km

500m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.63 km

Pirk Station and view of the Pirker Autobahn Bridge

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Good start of the stage for the Elsterradweg Down the river as the rise of Oelsnitz is omitted.

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5.98 km

Pirk Viaduct (A72)

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Take a look at my bridge tour and include this great viaduct in your route. You will be thrilled after about 90 km.
Have fun.

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6.13 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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9.62 km

Geildorf moated castle (ruin)

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13.1 km

Historic Inn Ruderitz

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There is a beautiful historic inn - it's worth a stop, but ask about the opening times!

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17.0 km

View of Talsperre Dröda

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Wide view over the wide hills of the Vogtland - far below the dam Dröda near Berglas

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17.4 km

View of Dröda Reservoir and Berglas

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View of the wide hills of the Vogtland with the Dröda dam in the depths

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21.4 km

Soldier's Memorial on the trail from Pirk to Dröda

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simply worth seeing

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29.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.3 km

1.65 km

234 m

Surfaces

26.2 km

2.57 km

234 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

22°C

12°C

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Pirk Viaduct (A72) – Elstertal Bridge (Pirk) loop from Schönbrunn

Pirk Station and view of the Pirker Autobahn Bridge

Pirk Viaduct (A72)

Elstertal Bridge (Pirk)

Geildorf moated castle (ruin)

Historic Inn Ruderitz

View of Talsperre Dröda

View of Dröda Reservoir and Berglas

Soldier's Memorial on the trail from Pirk to Dröda

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