The bare rock face of the Plesse is visible from afar.
Two rockfalls in 1640 and 1755 resulted in a demolition about 250 m wide and about 25 m high.
The debris fan is now overgrown. Its lower edge is about 350 m from the demolition wall.
The landslide area is protected and may not be entered.

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Nordhesse

April 24, 2023

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In spring (when there are still a few leaves left) you can look from the mountain path of the P5 through the beech forest to the edge of the Plesse.

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March 6, 2025

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The true size of the rock face can only be seen from a distance

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1. Plesse Barbecue and Picnic Area – NVA Border Troops Patrol Path loop from Wanfried

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350m

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2. NVA Border Troops Patrol Path – Plesse Barbecue and Picnic Area loop from Hildebrandshausen

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3. Bode Viewpoint: View of Wanfried – Plesse Barbecue and Picnic Area loop from Altenburschla

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440m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 430 m

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Location: Wanfried, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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View of the Plesse Rockslide

1. Plesse Barbecue and Picnic Area – NVA Border Troops Patrol Path loop from Wanfried

2. NVA Border Troops Patrol Path – Plesse Barbecue and Picnic Area loop from Hildebrandshausen

3. Bode Viewpoint: View of Wanfried – Plesse Barbecue and Picnic Area loop from Altenburschla

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