Pirk Viaduct (A72) – Elstertal Bridge (Pirk) loop from Großfriesen

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Pirk Viaduct (A72) – Elstertal Bridge (Pirk) loop from Großfriesen

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Pirk Viaduct (A72) – Elstertal Bridge (Pirk) loop from Großfriesen

02:37

43.0km

380m

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 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.2 km

View of Vogtland

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Mini rest area with a bench and a wonderful view of the Vogtland...

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19.5 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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20.8 km

Pirk Reservoir

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The recreational area of Oelsnitz. You can do a lot of water sports or just relax.

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22.0 km

Beach

22.4 km

View of Pirk Reservoir

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beautiful view of the pirk dam

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25.0 km

Pirk Viaduct (A72)

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Take a look at my bridge tour and include this great viaduct in your route. You will be thrilled after about 90 km.
Have fun.

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25.2 km

Elstertal Bridge (Pirk)

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The imposing Elstertal Bridge is located in the middle of the Vogtland Elstertal on the Saxon-Bavarian border. The 60 meter high and 500 meter long granite structure is one of …

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31.2 km

Kürbitz Manor

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Former manor, originally tower-like moated castle, built around 1300. Elaborately renovated, now with exclusive rental apartments

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32.0 km

View of Straßberg from the Elster Valley Cycle Path

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Great bike path. Much has to be done after the recent flood.

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43.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.9 km

9.44 km

8.32 km

7.80 km

551 m

Surfaces

31.3 km

4.80 km

3.39 km

2.56 km

924 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Tuesday 3 November

7°C

2°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

May 1, 2022,🚴🏽‍♂️1. Mai Ausfahrt an die Talsperre Pirk über Großfriesen - Theuma - Lottengrün ☀️

🚴🏽‍♂️Didn't feel like cooking today🍗

So I spontaneously cycled to the Pirk with my wife and ate a delicious currywurst!👍

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June 28, 2022,🚴🏼🌞Kurze Trainingsrunde nach Feierabend ( Großfriesen - Theuma - Pirk )

🚴🏼‍♂️ Completed a short training session in the evening today, with pleasant temperatures. 🌞A nice lap, and a good compensation for standing at work for a long time 👍

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March 9, 2025,09.03.2025 - ☀️ wenn die Sonne lockt ☀️ 🚴🏿‍♂️🌲

Why not take advantage of the nice weather? Even though many others had the same idea, it was still relatively quiet on the course.

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May 1, 2025,🚴🏽‍♂️ Ja mir san mim Radl da...🎼 1. Mai Feiertags Runde 🤪

🚵‍♂️ With the summery weather 🌞 today, for the holiday, my wife 👩 wanted to go for a short bike ride 🚲, so our bio bikes got some fresh air again. It actually went better than expected, since I'm almost always on foot 🦶!! My camera 📸 stayed at home 🏠 because I prefer a small camera when cycling.

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