At that time, the concrete trenches served as a vehicle barrier. If you think about it, the "Peace Wall" protected us from the evil West, shouldn't the vehicle barrier be on the western side of the border?

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October 28, 2023

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The only sensible use is as a hiking trail.

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1. Wayside cross near Gottmannsgrün – View of the Old Border Tower loop from Südliche Regnitz und Zinnbach

11.5km

03:07

150m

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

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2. Wayside cross near Gottmannsgrün – View of the Old Border Tower loop from Prex

8.09km

02:12

120m

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

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3. Wayside cross near Gottmannsgrün – View of the Old Border Tower loop from Pabstleithen

5.23km

01:24

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 630 m

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Wednesday 11 February

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85 %

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Location: Eichigt, Vogtlandkreis, Vogtland, Saxony, Germany

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Kilometer 0 of the Green Belt Germany (Kolonnenweg / Signálka)

1. Wayside cross near Gottmannsgrün – View of the Old Border Tower loop from Südliche Regnitz und Zinnbach

2. Wayside cross near Gottmannsgrün – View of the Old Border Tower loop from Prex

3. Wayside cross near Gottmannsgrün – View of the Old Border Tower loop from Pabstleithen

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