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Treffurt

Blue footbridge (former river barrier of the GDR border fortifications)

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Treffurt

Blue footbridge (former river barrier of the GDR border fortifications)

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Blue footbridge (former river barrier of the GDR border fortifications)

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    Location: Treffurt, Wartburgkreis, Thuringia, Germany

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    May 7, 2023

    Hiking

    The "Blue Bridge" is a former border barrier that was used as a river dam on the Werra River between Treffurt and Heldra.

    An information panel in front of the bridge provides insightful explanations of the significance of this river dam.

    Today, this river dam is embedded in Premium Hiking Trail 6 and is used as a bridge over the Werra.
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    September 5, 2020

    Hiking

    The "Blue" Bridge over the Werra River between Heldra in the Werra-Meißner district of northern Hesse and Treffurt in the Wartburg district of western Thuringia.

    One of the three "river …
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    April 9, 2021

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    Difficult if you are afraid of heights, otherwise certainly attractive and steeped in history
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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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    Elevation 220 m

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    Location: Treffurt, Wartburgkreis, Thuringia, Germany

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