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Rennsteig Border Gate

Rennsteig Border Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

Rennsteig Border Gate

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This Highlight is in a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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Location: Thuringia, Germany

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Franzl wandert 🥾

July 22, 2024

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The times of German division can still be read here.

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SvenN

November 26, 2021

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Here a border gate blocked the Rennsteig until 1989 - since 1989 the Rennsteig has been accessible again in its full length

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Mapf

September 9, 2018

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Before the "turn" here was over. It started the 5km restricted area.

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Elevation 420 m

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