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

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

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(125)

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

02:39

34.1km

500m

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: June 14, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 17.3 km for 186 m

After 17.7 km for 159 m

After 18.5 km for 178 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.42 km

Blutiger Schreiber Covered Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

here you can cross the white Elster

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9.44 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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9.67 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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24.2 km

View of the A72 motorway bridge at Pöhl Dam

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Nice vantage point.

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24.3 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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27.5 km

Bench With a View of Pöhl Reservoir

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

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27.7 km

Bench with a view of the Pöhl dam

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Here you can relax and unwind.

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28.7 km

Panoramic View of Pöhl Reservoir

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great panorama in a dreamlike landscape

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34.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

9.66 km

5.64 km

4.04 km

4.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

7.32 km

7.13 km

3.84 km

1.49 km

438 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

34°C

17°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

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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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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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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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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