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Ruins of the French Fortress (1884)

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Ruins of the French Fortress (1884)

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    Location: Am Mellensee, Teltow-Fläming, Potsdam-Mittelmark, Brandenburg, Germany

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    April 12, 2020

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    The remains of a French fortress erected in 1884 for test purposes and merged two years later can be found over a large area on this former military site. All that was left were huge chunks of concrete, deep craters and a bizarre landscape overgrown with moss.
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    April 18, 2025

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    An impressive place of contemporary history.
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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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    Elevation 60 m

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    Location: Am Mellensee, Teltow-Fläming, Potsdam-Mittelmark, Brandenburg, Germany

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