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Former Border Strip Trail Along the Saale

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Vogtland

Former Border Strip Trail Along the Saale

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Former Border Strip Trail Along the Saale

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Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Frankenwald

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    January 7, 2022

    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

      very nice hiking trail to Blankenstein, with an interesting story

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        June 7, 2023

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

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          Location: Vogtland, Saxony, Germany

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