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

Last updated: January 9, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 17.6 km for 186 m

After 18.1 km for 159 m

After 18.8 km for 178 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.42 km

Blutiger Schreiber Covered Bridge

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here you can cross the white Elster

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4.46 km

Lochbauer on the White Elster

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nice trail towards lochbauer ... but be careful with rain the wooden bridge could be a bit slippery ..

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9.44 km

Pöhl Dam (Pöhl Reservoir)

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The barrier wall of the Pöhl dam offers a beautiful view of the dam and an impressive view down the other side.

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10.1 km

Pöhl Dam

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

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16.8 km

FKK-Hundestrand Helmsgrün

Beach

24.7 km

Thossfell Forebay Dam

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

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25.4 km

View of the A72 bridge over the Pöhl Reservoir

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

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28.1 km

Bench with a view of the Pöhl dam

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Here you can relax and unwind.

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29.1 km

Panoramic View of Pöhl Reservoir

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great panorama in a dreamlike landscape

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34.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

9.66 km

6.15 km

4.23 km

4.18 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.1 km

8.38 km

5.90 km

3.98 km

2.19 km

974 m

Elevation

Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

Weather

Saturday 31 January

2°C

-2°C

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