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Pirk Reservoir – Pirk Forebay loop from Taltitz

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Pirk Reservoir – Pirk Forebay loop from Taltitz

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5.0

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Pirk Reservoir – Pirk Forebay loop from Taltitz

01:28

5.59km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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936 m

Signpost at the Pirk Dam

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Hiking trails from Oelsnitz to the dam are always beautiful.
It's a shame that no effort is being made to make it possible to walk around the dam.

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1.08 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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1.36 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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1.46 km

Picnic Shelter at Pöhl Reservoir

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1.59 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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2.58 km

View of Pirk Bird Sanctuary Island

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Everyone is always wondering where the swans went ?! Here are the swans and of course many other water creatures. In any case, we had a lot of fun watching the children of the family do the swimming exercises.

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2.64 km

Circular Island at Pirk Reservoir

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The island appears to have been constructed and secured with shore stones. Signs are posted all around it, but they are unreadable from the shore.

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5.29 km

Old Herlasgrün–Oelsnitz Railway Line

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Part of the old Lottengrün Oelsnitz railway line, which was part of the Herlasgrün - Oelsnitz route. After the new Plauen - Eger connection line was opened, the line was …

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5.59 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.24 km

1.88 km

1.26 km

204 m

Surfaces

1.70 km

1.47 km

1.09 km

849 m

476 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 19 June

31°C

20°C

53 %

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Pirk Reservoir – Pirk Forebay loop from Taltitz

Signpost at the Pirk Dam

Rest Area at Pirk Reservoir

Pirk Reservoir

Picnic Shelter at Pöhl Reservoir

Pirk Forebay

View of Pirk Bird Sanctuary Island

Circular Island at Pirk Reservoir

Old Herlasgrün–Oelsnitz Railway Line

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