Pöhl Reservoir – Pöhl Dam loop from Voigtsgruen

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Pöhl Reservoir – Pöhl Dam loop from Voigtsgruen

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Pöhl Reservoir – Pöhl Dam loop from Voigtsgruen

05:45

21.3km

290m

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: September 26, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.44 km

Pöhl Reservoir

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Saxony's third largest reservoir.
embedded in a charming low mountain range landscape

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2.96 km

View of the A72 bridge over the Pöhl Reservoir

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Here is one of the few possibilities to change the bank.

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3.65 km

Pöhl Reservoir

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Beautiful turning of the valley on the circular route over about 20 km is possible. Since there are only moderate gradients on well-developed trails, the claim of the track (with …

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7.34 km

Viewpoint

14.4 km

Pöhl Dam

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The dam of the Pöhl dam is a curved concrete dam. The dam was built from 1958 to 1964 near Jocketa (today part of the municipality of Pöhl) in the …

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14.9 km

View of the Pöhl Dam

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An impressive structure from every angle.

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15.3 km

Pöhl Dam

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From the dam you can enjoy a great view of the reservoir, but also of the dam itself.

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15.6 km

View of Pöhl Reservoir

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Fantastic dam for swimming, bathing, paddling, etc. Dog bathing beaches at regular intervals. There are enough waste bag dispensers and rubbish bins available.

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15.9 km

Pöhl Reservoir Boat Dock

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All information about shipping at the Pöhl dam can be found under the following link:
talsperre-poehl.de/schifffahrt

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19.9 km

Hundestrand

Beach

21.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

4.99 km

2.81 km

2.61 km

813 m

Surfaces

6.37 km

5.09 km

4.66 km

2.88 km

1.68 km

630 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

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Comments

October 12, 2024,Talsperrenrundweg Talsperre Pöhl

This round has been on the wish list for a long time. Today the plan was put into action.

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May 7, 2025,Dat's - Altensalz + Gansgrün # Rapsfelder blüh'n 🌾🤗 🐕‍🦺 🐄 🦆 🐈 🐴

... People people people 🤓 today 🙃 hiking around the "Vogtland Sea", around the Pöhl dam ☺️ . So today a long-held wish came true. Another thing "ticked off" the to-do list 💪🏻 . A Wednesday morning can be so nice 😇 , probably for those who have the day off. We started below the "Talsperrenblick" restaurant, where there was …

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May 24, 2025,Blick über die Talsperre – Talsperre Pöhl Runde von Altensalz

A beautiful hike around the Pöhl Dam in glorious weather with plenty of good places to stop for a bite to eat 🍺. We finished off with a delicious meal 👌 at the Landgasthof Altensalz.

Happy hiking, Frostbite 🙋‍♂️

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May 31, 2025,Talsperrenrundweg Pöhl ⭕♻️🎒⛵🌊

Today I was out and about in Saxony, in the beautiful Vogtland region 🤩 I set off from the Altensatz car park. The paths are well maintained. There were some trails but also asphalt. About halfway through the route, a thunderstorm approached 🫣⛈️. From a distance, I could see that it was getting heavy and that a lot of water …

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March 21, 2025,Iron Lake Challenge Sachsen - Tour 17: Talsperre Pöhl

Iron Lake Challenge Saxony. Another excursion took us to the Pöhl Dam in the Vogtland region. We opted for the designated dam circular route for the lake circuit. In some places, the Komoot circular route deviates from the on-site signposts. The dam is nestled in beautiful natural surroundings—forests, meadows, campsites, and numerous bungalow developments. Swimming in the dam is permitted. …

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March 19, 2023,🌀Rundwanderung Talsperre Pöhl🌀

Since we like dams very much, today it should be the Pöhl dam in the beautiful Vogtland. A highly recommended circular route. We were rewarded with magnificent views and lots of history.

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September 20, 2025,Runde um die Talsperre Pöhl

The wonderful summer weather brought a diverse group of hiking enthusiasts together today to hike around the Pöhl Dam.

It was simply lovely to see so many people out and about, making the most of the day to enjoy everything. Sailors, anglers, swimmers, sunbathers, and those staying in bungalows. It felt like the height of summer today.

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August 13, 2023,Talsperrenrundwegwanderung Pöhl mit Eisenberg 🏞️😎👣

Dam circular trail "Talsperre Pöhl"

Enjoy fascinating views of the Pöhl dam during a hike along the shore path.

The hike, which is consistently signposted using the yellow markings, leads over the gigantic dam wall past the tourist area of the ship landing stage of the Pöhl dam and the Gunzenberg campsite in the direction of Voigtsgrün. On the way, …

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