The small settlement of Markusgrün was of particular importance for border security from 1945, as the border strip and the motorway including the crossing were easily accessible and visible from here. Since 1948 there was a company of the German Border Police (DGP) in Markusgrün, the location of which was further expanded in the 1950s. In 1951 the motorway crossing at Markusgrün was closed and the motorway between Hof / Töpen and Pirk was closed to traffic until 1989. At least in the 1980s, the section between the Großzöbern makeshift exit and the Heinersgrün exit (which was not released during the later expansion) was accessible on two lanes within the restricted border area. After the inner German border was also strengthened in the course of the construction of the Wall in 1961, Markusgrün was in the 500 meter wide protective strip. Since the place was no longer accessible, the abandoned buildings fell into disrepair and were later demolished.

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January 27, 2022

A plaque commemorating Markusgrün, which was in the border protection strip and was finally demolished in 1982

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Elevation 630 m

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