Cycling round the Pöhl reservoir

  • 20.05 km long
  • Round trip
  • Difficulty: medium
  • Condition: easy
  • Cycling
  • 1:30 h
  • 20.05 km
  • 212 m
  • 215 m
  • 367 m
  • 448 m
  • 81 m
  • Start: Gunzenberg parking lot
  • Destination: Gunzenberg parking lot

This route leads mostly on lightly trafficked roads from the Gunzenberg campsite to Voigtsgrün and Altensalz, continuing to Neuensalz, Thossfell and Gansgrün as well as Helmsgrün and Neudörfel back to the starting point of the route.

In the heart of Vogtland, near the city of Plauen, lies the Pöhl dam, Saxony's third largest reservoir. Nestled in a charming low mountain landscape, hikers, cyclists, and water sports enthusiasts find countless opportunities for active enjoyment of nature. A varied leisure program around the reservoir and its nearby surroundings offers families an unforgettable holiday experience.

Waypoints

Start
Start
Gunzenberg parking lot
Destination
Destination
Gunzenberg parking lot

Good to know

Pavements

Street (79%)
Asphalt (15%)
Gravel (1%)
Trail (5%)

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Gunzenberg parking lot to Voigtsgrün and Altensalz, continuing to Neuensalz, Thossfell and Gansgrün as well as Helmsgrün and Neudörfel back to the parking lot.

Please note: the route is not continuously marked, we recommend using the Vogtland app (navigation function).

Tour information

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

No professional equipment is necessary for the route.

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there
Exit Plauen East from the A72 towards Plauen city center. Turn right towards Pöhl.
Parking
Parking is available directly at the campsite.
Public transportation

Please use the public transport information at 03744/19449 or at www.vvvogtland.de as well as the number 03661/706565 in the Thuringian network.

Jocketa station

Additional information

Further information is available at the information desk at the ship pier as well as at the tourist information at the Gunzenberg campsite.

Literature

Further information can be found on the pages of the Vogtland Tourism Association at www.vogtland-tourismus.de or at 03744/188860 as well as at the other tourist information offices along the route.

The brochure "Cycling Experience Vogtland" contains more routes.

Author

Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH
Bautzner Straße 45/47
01099 Dresden

Organization

Vogtland - Sinfonie der Natur

License (master data)

Vogtland - Sinfonie der Natur
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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Use the many beaches to relax according to the weather or simply to unwind.

Safety guidelines

Please note for your safety that you are moving in public road traffic.

Map

Information about other paths and activities can be found on the activity pages of the Vogtland Tourism Association at www.vogtland-tourismus.de