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Former inner-German border

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Former inner-German border

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

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    December 1, 2020

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    Where for decades high barbed wire fences, mighty watchtowers and menacing gun and mine systems separated the people of Bavaria and Thuringia from each other, today our guests can experience "borderless" inner-German history and immerse themselves in an untouched natural biotope along the "Green Belt".
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    September 11, 2020

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    The former inner-German border ran here until December 2, 1989, a plaque reminds us of it.
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    June 16, 2024

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    Border crossed without waiting. Thanks to Europe.
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    1. River Saale – Höllental along the Selbitz loop from Hof Hauptbahnhof

    63.6km

    04:35

    700m

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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