Former Border Strip Trail along the Saale River

Former Border Strip Trail along the Saale River

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Former Border Strip Trail along the Saale River

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Location: Vogtland, Saxony, Germany

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January 7, 2022

Hiking

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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June 10, 2022

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very nice hiking trail to Blankenstein, with an interesting story

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June 7, 2023

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In this section of the border strip, the old field railway or horse tram also runs

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Elevation 470 m

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Location: Vogtland, Saxony, Germany

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