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View of the Pirk Bridge (A72) – Ruins of Geilsdorf Moated Castle loop from Pirk

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View of the Pirk Bridge (A72) – Ruins of Geilsdorf Moated Castle loop from Pirk

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View of the Pirk Bridge (A72) – Ruins of Geilsdorf Moated Castle loop from Pirk

05:27

19.4km

390m

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 15, 2026

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Elsterhang bei Pirk

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Start point

Train Station

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227 m

Elstertal Viaduct (Pirk)

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The Eltertal viaduct near Pirk is one of the largest and most impressive stone arch bridges in Europe. The arches were erected from 1938 to 1940, then the work was …

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1.03 km

Elsterhang bei Pirk

Nature Reserve

1.49 km

Pfaffikon Hiking Trails Information Board and Rest Area

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Beautiful rest area that invites you to have a picnic.

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3.54 km

View of the Pirk Bridge (A72)

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View of the Pirk motorway bridge - a place steeped in history, as it was, like many things, a symbol of the division of Germany and also of reunification

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3.96 km

Ruins of Geilsdorf Moated Castle

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In 1382, a knight's seat was mentioned, owned by Ulrich von Sack zu Geilsdorf. The von Sack zu Geilsdorf family sold their property to Hans Wilhelm von Geilsdorf in 1574. …

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7.49 km

Kemnitzbach Stream

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My TIP: The region and hikes are very well described in the following book:

GERA & Thuringian Vogtland

A HIKING GUIDE & TRAVEL GUIDE for active vacationers, hikers, car and …

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10.0 km

Burgstein ruins

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The two castle stone ruins are late medieval churches and are located between the villages of Krebes and Ruderitz near a parking lot. Little is known about the builders. Due …

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11.2 km

Gasthof Ruderitz

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Good traditional cuisine, reservation is recommended. Open on Fridays from 5pm, on weekends from 10am

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18.9 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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19.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

3.80 km

1.49 km

824 m

Surfaces

6.72 km

4.22 km

4.05 km

2.15 km

2.08 km

217 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Sunday 17 May

17°C

3°C

30 %

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View of the Pirk Bridge (A72) – Ruins of Geilsdorf Moated Castle loop from Pirk

Elstertal Viaduct (Pirk)

Pfaffikon Hiking Trails Information Board and Rest Area

View of the Pirk Bridge (A72)

Ruins of Geilsdorf Moated Castle

Kemnitzbach Stream

Burgstein ruins

Gasthof Ruderitz

Elstertal Bridge (Pirk)

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