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Elstertal Bridge (Pirk) – Pirk Dam loop from Pirk

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Elstertal Bridge (Pirk) – Pirk Dam loop from Pirk

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Elstertal Bridge (Pirk) – Pirk Dam loop from Pirk

03:04

44.9km

580m

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: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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531 m

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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2.71 km

Pirk Dam

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The dam has been standing since 1939 and is 250m long.

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4.41 km

Liegewiese

Beach

4.85 km

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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6.96 km

Pirk Reservoir

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On the north bank of the dam there are two beautiful bathing spots that are ideal for a rest or even as a destination for a tour. On the shore …

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9.00 km

Oelsnitz–Falkenstein Cycle Path (At the Old Railway Embankment)

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Well-developed cycle path, there is a nice playground at the dam and there is a snack bar that opens at 11 a.m

Food is good and the price is reasonable

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13.7 km

Falkenstein–Oelsnitz Cycle Path

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Really a great bike path that leads from Oelsnitz to Falkenstein. In great shape and you can really "speed" with the racing bike.

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17.5 km

Covered Picnic Area

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Seat covered

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30.3 km

Pfarrholz

Forest

38.9 km

View of the Pirk Reservoir

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After an ascent you can enjoy the view of the Pirk dam here. It is the second largest dam in the Saxon Vogtland and a popular local recreation area. Here …

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44.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.6 km

11.9 km

5.12 km

2.77 km

1.90 km

682 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.2 km

3.83 km

1.16 km

1.02 km

617 m

167 m

Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

18°C

3°C

30 %

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Elstertal Bridge (Pirk) – Pirk Dam loop from Pirk

Elstertal Bridge (Pirk)

Pirk Dam

Pirk Reservoir

Pirk Reservoir

Oelsnitz–Falkenstein Cycle Path (At the Old Railway Embankment)

Falkenstein–Oelsnitz Cycle Path

Covered Picnic Area

View of the Pirk Reservoir

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