A memorial to the former border between the occupation zones in the forest between Gärtringen and Deckenpfronn. The large information panel provides details about the end of the war in April 1945 and historical accounts from the surrounding communities.

Translated by

•

Kristian

June 9, 2025

Hiking

A reproduction of a former sign, as this was the border between the American and French sectors after World War II.

Translated by

•

Abendhimmel1

January 28, 2024

Hiking

Information sign directly on the "Grenzweg" - this separated the American sector, to which Deckenpfronn belonged, from the French sector, to which Gärtringen belonged.

Translated by

•

Nearby routes

Best routes near American Sector Border Sign on Grenzweg

4.8

(4)

hikers

1. Laubwaldallee barbecue hut – Large Sinkhole loop from K1075 Bei den neuen Wiesen

3.12km

00:50

30m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

5.0

(1)

hikers

2. Laubwaldallee barbecue hut – Large Sinkhole loop from K1075 Bei den neuen Wiesen

6.51km

01:44

60m

70m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

3.7

(3)

hikers

3. Laubwaldallee barbecue hut – Large Sinkhole loop from K1075 Bei den neuen Wiesen

5.55km

01:28

50m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

Details

Informations

Elevation 570 m

Weather

Wednesday 11 March

12°C

3°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Gärtringen, Landkreis Böblingen, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Juniper Heath with Silver Thistles

Heideweg im Naturschutzgebiet Venusberg – Wolfsäcker – Besental/Halde

Dachteler Höhenstraße

Herrenberg Old Town Half-Timbered Houses

Keltic Burial Mound Hohwiel

Grillhütte Laubwaldallee

Schiller Linden Tree and Stone Altar

View of Deufringen, Aidlingen, Sindelfingen, and Böblingen

Herrenberg Town Hall

Bauernhofeis Müller am Haselstaller Hof

Höhnle Trail Parking Lot

Heckenbeerles-Gäu Nature Trail

American Sector Border Sign on Grenzweg

1. Laubwaldallee barbecue hut – Large Sinkhole loop from K1075 Bei den neuen Wiesen

2. Laubwaldallee barbecue hut – Large Sinkhole loop from K1075 Bei den neuen Wiesen

3. Laubwaldallee barbecue hut – Large Sinkhole loop from K1075 Bei den neuen Wiesen

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️