Bench with a view of Pirk Dam – Pirk Reservoir loop from Taltitz

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Bench with a view of Pirk Dam – Pirk Reservoir loop from Taltitz

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Bench with a view of Pirk Dam – Pirk Reservoir loop from Taltitz

02:12

8.32km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.80 km

Pirk Dam

Highlight • Monument

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

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4.49 km

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 built in the 1930s because the growing Vogtland textile industry required increasing quantities of process water 100 years ago. The dam wall is over 200 meters long. Today, the reservoir is a large local recreation area offering activities such as swimming, sailing, surfing, cycling, and hiking. During modernization, a bird island was artificially created.

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4.69 km

Bench with a view of Pirk Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Invitation to linger. Just beautiful.

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4.72 km

Lakeside benches at Pirk Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Here you have a good view of the Stein ruins and the dam

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5.22 km

Nature Trail Information Board Talsperre Pirk

Highlight • Rest Area

5.61 km

Pirk Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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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6.06 km

Pirk Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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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7.39 km

Signpost at the Pirk Dam

Highlight • Structure

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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8.32 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.24 km

1.94 km

592 m

281 m

269 m

Surfaces

7.19 km

615 m

271 m

247 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 2 November

6°C

2°C

13 %

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

January 12, 2025,📸 🥾 Sonntag Mittagsrunde an der Talsperre Pirk 🤪

📸 For my daily round, the Pirk dam was on the agenda again.
It's always a good place to close my exercise circles, there are enough parking spaces 🅿️, a beautiful area, and always changing photo opportunities 📷
I wish you a nice evening and a good start to the new week.🤪

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January 19, 2025,Wanderung an der Talsperre Pirk

In wonderful, almost spring-like weather it is really fun 😀

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October 15, 2023,🥾📸 Impressionen Talsperre Pirk ( Ein bisschen die Füße vertreten )

🥾After rain 🌧️ was forecast for this afternoon, I drove to the Pirk to walk at least a few meters. As soon as we got back home, it started to rain.🌧️
Good timing, I had my pictures in the box 📸 and my 500 tour on Komoot at the same time!! 👍

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