Michael Gartenschläger was a political prisoner of the GDR and an escape helper. He was shot by a special command of the Ministry of State Security in an attempt to dismantle a self-firing system at the border (1976).

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July 30, 2020

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At midnight between April 30 and May 1, 1976, Michael Gartenschläger was killed by East German border guards. He is shot by a Stasi special command when he tries to …

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A very impressive memorial and memorial, where you should linger for a moment, think about it and make an active contribution in the future so that such terrible events are …

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1. Büchen Canal Bridge – Wotersen Castle loop from Müssen

42.4km

02:36

120m

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2. View of Lauenburg – Büchen Canal Bridge loop from Schwanheide

126km

07:28

300m

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3. Elbe-Lübeck Canal near Büchen – Büchen Canal Bridge loop from Büchen

49.6km

03:07

160m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 70 m

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Location: Langenlehsten, Herzogtum Lauenburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

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Michael Gartenschläger Memorial

1. Büchen Canal Bridge – Wotersen Castle loop from Müssen

2. View of Lauenburg – Büchen Canal Bridge loop from Schwanheide

3. Elbe-Lübeck Canal near Büchen – Büchen Canal Bridge loop from Büchen

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