In contrast to the rest of the border area, the Kolonnenweg is still largely preserved even decades after the end of the GDR and today serves as a hiking and cycling path along the former border, although the movement on the surface, which is rather uneven due to rinsing of the concrete cavities, is sometimes very difficult.

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A brief look back at German history, Kolonnenweg

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Best Hikes to Rennsteig Crosses Kolonnenweg

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1. Patrol Path on the Green Belt – Schönwappenweg Boundary Stones loop from Grumbach

15.8km

04:16

210m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Rennsteighaus Brennersgrün – Kurfürstenstein Hut loop from Brennersgrün

6.76km

01:56

160m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Altvaterturm on Wetzstein – Rennsteighaus Brennersgrün loop from Brennersgrün

7.39km

02:09

190m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 770 m

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Tuesday 27 January

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67 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Rennsteig Crosses Kolonnenweg

1. Patrol Path on the Green Belt – Schönwappenweg Boundary Stones loop from Grumbach

2. Rennsteighaus Brennersgrün – Kurfürstenstein Hut loop from Brennersgrün

3. Altvaterturm on Wetzstein – Rennsteighaus Brennersgrün loop from Brennersgrün

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