The Chapel of the Cross was built in 1867 and destroyed in 1939. A new building was constructed in 1952, but from 1962 onward, it was located within the immediate exclusion zone along the GDR border. After 1989, the chapel was renovated and returned to use.

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Ferenc

January 18, 2025

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At the time of the division of Germany, the chapel was located in the restricted "border strip" of the GDR border security. A local resident told me about the history …

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Stephan Kunze

June 19, 2022

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You can't enter, but you can open the door and look inside.

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Best Hikes to Kella Chapel of the Cross

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1. Salzfrau Viewpoint – Wolfstisch Viewpoint loop from Allendorf

27.8km

08:09

730m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Meinhard – Grenzeck loop from Mönchesrieth bei Grebendorf

15.1km

04:29

460m

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

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3. Kella Chapel of the Cross – Grenzeck loop from Kella

7.59km

02:16

230m

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

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Elevation 460 m

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Thursday 22 January

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Location: Kella, Landkreis Eichsfeld, Thuringia, Germany

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Kella Chapel of the Cross

1. Salzfrau Viewpoint – Wolfstisch Viewpoint loop from Allendorf

2. Meinhard – Grenzeck loop from Mönchesrieth bei Grebendorf

3. Kella Chapel of the Cross – Grenzeck loop from Kella

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