One can hardly imagine that this was an absolutely restricted area and only the border guards had access. The border line can still be seen on the basis of the convoy paths. Otherwise you can fortunately no longer see any separating walls and fences.

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Elevation 490 m

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Saturday 14 March

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Location: Pottiga, Saale-Orla-Kreis, Vogtland, Saxony, Germany

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