Border tower at Horbel

Border tower at Horbel

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Border tower at Horbel

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Location: Empfertshausen, Wartburgkreis, Thuringia, Germany

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August 16, 2023

Hiking

The border tower at Horbel is a remaining memorial to the inner-German division. Shortly thereafter, the "green border strip" begins, which runs through Germany.

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October 22, 2023

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Good place to take a break. Also for larger hiking groups.

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July 25, 2021

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Good place to rest. View of Andenhausen

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#1.

Border tower at Horbel – Witch's Linden loop from Unterweid

25.1km

07:06

540m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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#2.

Witch's Linden – Border tower at Horbel loop from Kaltenwestheim

21.2km

05:59

450m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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#3.

Border tower at Horbel – Tann Protestant Town Church loop from Tann (Rhön)

16.6km

04:54

490m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Elevation 610 m

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Saturday 14 November

6°C

-2°C

13 %

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Fog is expected during your activity. Consider wearing some high-visibility clothing so you’re easier to see.

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Location: Empfertshausen, Wartburgkreis, Thuringia, Germany

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Border tower at Horbel

#1.

Border tower at Horbel – Witch's Linden loop from Unterweid

#2.

Witch's Linden – Border tower at Horbel loop from Kaltenwestheim

#3.

Border tower at Horbel – Tann Protestant Town Church loop from Tann (Rhön)

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