Point Alpha offers a view from the "West" of the inner-German border and impressively depicts the situation and the tension between NATO and the Warsaw Pact. An original historical site that offers a lot of information and is unique in its kind. A visit is highly recommended!

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Elevation 410 m

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Location: Geisa, Wartburgkreis, Thuringia, Germany

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