
Talsperre Pohl Course
Golfanlage Talsperre Pohl
About this course
Golfanlage Talsperre Pohl sits in the Vogtland region of Saxony near Plauen, a hilly area in eastern Germany close to the borders with both Thuringia and the Czech Republic. The course occupies land adjacent to the Pöhl reservoir, one of the largest dams in Saxony, which creates a distinctive backdrop of water and forested hills. The Vogtland is characterized by rolling terrain and mixed woodlands, and courses in this region typically incorporate elevation changes and natural landscape features into their routing. The facility offers golf in a relatively rural setting where the reservoir's presence influences both views and the character of certain holes. Courses built near such bodies of water in this part of Germany often feature a combination of parkland-style holes through wooded areas and more open stretches where the water becomes a visual and strategic element. The terrain naturally lends itself to layouts with varied elevation, requiring golfers to manage uphill and downhill lies as well as consider how the topography affects club selection and ball flight. Golf in Saxony developed primarily after German reunification in 1990, and many courses in the region serve both local membership and visiting golfers exploring the area's recreational offerings. Golfanlage Talsperre Pohl functions as a regional facility where the combination of natural setting and the engineering landmark of the dam provides a distinctive sense of place within the broader landscape of German golf.
Quick facts
- Location
- Plauen, Saxony, DE
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2001
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 32
- Length
- 1,918 metres
Getting there
The journey to Golfanlage Talsperre Pohl begins most commonly through Leipzig/Halle Airport, roughly ninety minutes northeast, though Dresden Airport offers an alternative gateway of similar distance. From either hub, the route winds southwest through the rolling hills and forested valleys of Saxony's Vogtland region, a landscape of quiet reservoirs and textile-town heritage that feels worlds removed from Germany's industrial corridors. The final approach descends toward Plauen, where the course reveals itself along the shores of the Pöhl Dam - a serene, water-edged setting that transforms the arrival into something closer to lakeside retreat than traditional parkland golf.
FAQ
Common questions about Talsperre Pohl
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Talsperre Pohl is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Talsperre Pohl is 32.
Talsperre Pohl plays 1,918 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.
Talsperre Pohl is a 9-hole course.
