Pöhl Dam (Pöhl Reservoir) – Pöhl Dam loop from Ruppertsgrün

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Pöhl Dam (Pöhl Reservoir) – Pöhl Dam loop from Ruppertsgrün

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Pöhl Dam (Pöhl Reservoir) – Pöhl Dam loop from Ruppertsgrün

02:20

32.2km

400m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.8 km for 178 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.71 km

Pöhl Dam (Pöhl Reservoir)

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

The imposing dam of the Pöhl dam is a real highlight and impresses both from above and below 💪. When crossing, a wide, almost endless view opens up over the …

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6.02 km

Pöhl Dam

Highlight • Lake

From the dam you can enjoy a great view of the reservoir, but also of the dam itself.

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10.3 km

Panoramic View of Pöhl Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

great panorama in a dreamlike landscape

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11.3 km

Bench with a view of the Pöhl dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you can relax and unwind.

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11.5 km

Bench With a View of Pöhl Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice bench with sun, at least until early afternoon and a view of the Pöhl Dam.

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13.7 km

View of the A72 bridge over the Pöhl Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here is one of the few possibilities to change the bank.

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14.4 km

Thossfell Forebay Dam

Highlight • Monument

at both barriers you have to carry your bike because of the stairs..🤷🏻‍♂️

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14.5 km

View of the A72 motorway bridge at Pöhl Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice vantage point.

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15.6 km

Vorsperre Thossfell

Lake

21.5 km

FKK-Strand Helmsgrün

Beach

32.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

8.44 km

6.03 km

3.86 km

2.14 km

523 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

4.78 km

4.33 km

4.21 km

1.57 km

797 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Sunday 8 November

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Comments

July 10, 2022,Vogtland: Pöhl: Talsperrenrundweg mit Mountainbike - 18,6km

Start and finish at the Gunzenberg campsite. We do not follow the signposted cycle route but the "yellow line" of the circular dam trail. They are not mountain bikes but a 20 year old touring bike and an electric bike (without using the motor). You should decide how you want to cycle, if you love your bike you can push …

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April 16, 2025,Mtb Runde um die Talsperre Pöhl bei mega SONNENSCHEIN

A beautiful loop, but challenging in parts due to narrow hiking trails. But that's exactly what we love, and what makes it different from a regular bike path. 😁☀️

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June 11, 2022,Talsperre Pöhl Runde 🚲

Relaxed round around the Pöhl dam.
In the meantime we were led along a difficult hiking trail along the lake, but if you follow the circular dam trail, the circumnavigation is not a problem.
On the round there are various rest stops that provide for the physical well-being.
A boat trip on or across the lake is also possible.
A …

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July 17, 2022,Sonntags-Ringel an der Talsperre Pöhl 😎

you don't starve at the Pöhl dam.
There is something to chew on every corner 😊

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September 20, 2023,Um die Pöhl rund rum

With pushing and carrying. Because it is partly stuck on lots of roots. Until nudism every now and then. And just before the nudist a few meters more. But nice to push

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