During a circular hike on the P5 you cross the state border between Hesse and Thuringia. It used to be the border of the division within Germany, today it is more of a memorial to this past history.
Historical boundary stones mark the border here.

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1. NVA Border Troops Patrol Path – Plesse Barbecue and Picnic Area loop from Hildebrandshausen

12.0km

03:36

390m

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

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2. Plesse Barbecue and Picnic Area – NVA Border Troops Patrol Path loop from Wanfried

12.1km

03:33

350m

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

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3. Bode Viewpoint: View of Wanfried – Plesse Barbecue and Picnic Area loop from Altenburschla

21.7km

06:06

440m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Südeichsfeld, Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis, Thuringia, Germany

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Hesse–Thuringia Border with Historic Boundary Stone

1. NVA Border Troops Patrol Path – Plesse Barbecue and Picnic Area loop from Hildebrandshausen

2. Plesse Barbecue and Picnic Area – NVA Border Troops Patrol Path loop from Wanfried

3. Bode Viewpoint: View of Wanfried – Plesse Barbecue and Picnic Area loop from Altenburschla

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