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Pöhl Reservoir – Pöhl Dam loop from Neuensalz

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Pöhl Reservoir – Pöhl Dam loop from Neuensalz

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Pöhl Reservoir – Pöhl Dam loop from Neuensalz

05:32

20.5km

270m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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1.44 km

Pöhl Reservoir

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Saxony's third largest reservoir.
embedded in a charming low mountain range landscape

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2.96 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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3.65 km

Pöhl Reservoir

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Beautiful turning of the valley on the circular route over about 20 km is possible. Since there are only moderate gradients on well-developed trails, the claim of the track (with …

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7.34 km

Viewpoint

11.1 km

Rodlera Bay

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The Rodlera is a small settlement northeast of Pöhl. In 1578 it was first mentioned in the history books under the name Rodla.
The Rodlera was always somewhat secluded on …

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14.4 km

Pöhl Dam

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The dam of the Pöhl dam is a curved concrete dam. The dam was built from 1958 to 1964 near Jocketa (today part of the municipality of Pöhl) in the …

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14.7 km

View of Pöhl Reservoir

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Fantastic dam for swimming, bathing, paddling, etc. Dog bathing beaches at regular intervals. There are enough waste bag dispensers and rubbish bins available.

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15.0 km

Pöhl Reservoir Boat Dock

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All information about shipping at the Pöhl dam can be found under the following link:
talsperre-poehl.de/schifffahrt

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16.3 km

Gunzenberg Lakeside and Marina at the Pöhl Reservoir

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In the midst of an idyllic low mountain landscape, you will find everything a camper's heart desires around the Pöhl dam. The family-friendly 4-star Gunzenberg campsite offers a wide range …

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19.1 km

Hundestrand

Beach

20.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.64 km

5.11 km

2.69 km

2.24 km

819 m

Surfaces

5.55 km

4.60 km

4.01 km

3.37 km

2.01 km

952 m

Elevation

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Pöhl Reservoir – Pöhl Dam loop from Neuensalz

Pöhl Reservoir

View of the A72 bridge over the Pöhl Reservoir

Pöhl Reservoir

Rodlera Bay

Pöhl Dam

View of Pöhl Reservoir

Pöhl Reservoir Boat Dock

Gunzenberg Lakeside and Marina at the Pöhl Reservoir

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