Former Border Strip Trail Along the Saale
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 125 out of 127 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Frankenwald
Location: Vogtland, Saxony, Germany
Best Hikes to Former Border Strip Trail Along the Saale
- Easy
4.7
(14)
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Blankenberg Paper Mill – Saalenixe Wooden Sculpture loop from Blankenstein (Saale)01:17
4.89km
40m
Intermediate4.8
(39)
137
Blankenberg Castle Ruins – Skywalk Wachhügel Pottiga loop from Blankenstein (Saale)03:19
11.8km
220m
Expert4.8
(48)
168
Saalbach Bridge – Skywalk Wachhügel Pottiga loop from Hirschberg07:26
27.1km
430m
Tips
Apart from a few monuments, there is nothing left to remind us of the former death strip that divided Germany over 30 years ago. Today, there is a wonderful path along the banks of the peaceful Saale.
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•January 7, 2022
very nice hiking trail to Blankenstein, with an interesting story
translated by•June 10, 2022
In this section of the border strip, the old field railway or horse tram also runs
translated by•June 7, 2023
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Location: Vogtland, Saxony, Germany
Best Hikes to Former Border Strip Trail Along the Saale
- Easy
4.7
(14)
54
Blankenberg Paper Mill – Saalenixe Wooden Sculpture loop from Blankenstein (Saale)01:17
4.89km
40m
Intermediate4.8
(39)
137
Blankenberg Castle Ruins – Skywalk Wachhügel Pottiga loop from Blankenstein (Saale)03:19
11.8km
220m
Expert4.8
(48)
168
Saalbach Bridge – Skywalk Wachhügel Pottiga loop from Hirschberg07:26
27.1km
430m
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