Germany
Hesse
Darmstadt District
Main-Kinzig-Kreis
Bad Orb
Ruins of the Blown-Up Observation Bunker
Germany
Hesse
Darmstadt District
Main-Kinzig-Kreis
Bad Orb
Ruins of the Blown-Up Observation Bunker
Ruins of the Blown-Up Observation Bunker
Mountain Biking Highlight
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This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Hessischer Spessart
Location: Bad Orb, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany
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Four of such observation bunkers are said to have existed during the Second World War near Bad Orb. After the war they were blown up, these are the gruesome remnants of a time that is fortunately over. Worth seeing is the "ruin" always and makes you think. Today golf is played here ...
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•April 24, 2018
Where the place Villbach is today was z. During the 2nd World War a training area for dropping bombs. There was also a vantage point on the Beilstein to see the hits. The planes took off in Gründau Rothenbergen.
translated by•November 23, 2020
Historical reason. Once trained here German troops. Today only golf balls are shot down.
translated by•April 28, 2018
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