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Pirk Reservoir – Pirk Reservoir loop from Elsterhang bei Pirk

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Pirk Reservoir – Pirk Reservoir loop from Elsterhang bei Pirk

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Pirk Reservoir – Pirk Reservoir loop from Elsterhang bei Pirk

02:09

8.34km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

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633 m

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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860 m

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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1.36 km

Nature Trail Information Board Talsperre Pirk

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4

1.75 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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2.20 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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3.67 km

Rest Area at Pirk Reservoir

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It's actually nice for swimming but currently full of blue-green algae 🙃

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4.04 km

Picnic Shelter at Pöhl Reservoir

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8

4.17 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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8.34 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.39 km

1.16 km

944 m

818 m

Surfaces

5.84 km

1.20 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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