Not only this border tower: the whole section of the route runs along the old inner German border. Much of this reminds us. From old frontier buildings like this one to information boards on some ferries - here you will be able to experience a bit of German history.

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Henning

July 27, 2017

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A piece of inner German history can be considered here.

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Sachsen Onkel

June 14, 2017

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Old frontier tower of the inner German border, and small section with fences.

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Elevation 50 m

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Tuesday 5 May

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Location: Amt Neuhaus, Lüneburg, Lower Saxony, Germany

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