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Pirk Dam

Pirk Dam

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Pirk Dam

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4.8

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5.0

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5.0

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Location: Oelsnitz, Vogtlandkreis, Vogtland, Saxony, Germany

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April 10, 2018

Mountain biking

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

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July 31, 2020

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The Pirk dam is always worth a trip. Only the stairs at the dam !! : ((

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September 8, 2025

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A beautiful dam with a variety of recreational activities on its waters, including rowing and stand-up paddleboarding. The water is usually calm and the temperature is very pleasant for swimming. A trip to the dam wall is also recommended.

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#1.

Pirk Dam – Bench with a view of Pirk Dam loop from Schönbrunn

15.1km

01:04

180m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Bench with a view of Pirk Dam – Pirk Dam loop from Bad Elster

51.3km

03:19

510m

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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Pirk Dam – Bench with a view of Pirk Dam loop from Oelsnitz (Vogtl)

23.0km

01:27

230m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 380 m

Weather

Monday 10 August

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Location: Oelsnitz, Vogtlandkreis, Vogtland, Saxony, Germany

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Pirk Dam

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Pirk Dam – Bench with a view of Pirk Dam loop from Schönbrunn

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Bench with a view of Pirk Dam – Pirk Dam loop from Bad Elster

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Pirk Dam – Bench with a view of Pirk Dam loop from Oelsnitz (Vogtl)

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