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Elstertal Bridge (Pirk) – Pirk Dam loop from Taltitz

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Elstertal Bridge (Pirk) – Pirk Dam loop from Taltitz

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Elstertal Bridge (Pirk) – Pirk Dam loop from Taltitz

02:20

8.80km

90m

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: March 4, 2026

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Elsterhang bei Pirk

Unteres Kemnitztal

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

674 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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2

901 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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3

2.23 km

Mine Adit Vogtland Mining

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with information board and bench

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4

2.87 km

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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3.56 km

Wooden Shelter by the Railway at Elsterhang bei Pirk

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6

4.64 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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7

5.55 km

Railway Bridge with Footpath

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8

7.22 km

Pirk Dam

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

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8.80 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.54 km

2.51 km

1.78 km

1.73 km

242 m

Surfaces

3.00 km

2.02 km

1.65 km

1.20 km

704 m

230 m

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Sunday 17 May

17°C

3°C

30 %

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