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Remains of the GDR Wall

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Remains of the GDR Wall

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Remains of the GDR Wall

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    Location: Schalkau, Landkreis Sonneberg, Thuringia, Germany

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    1. Rottenbacher Moor – Lime Tree Natural Monument loop from Coburg-Neuses

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    2. Eisfeld Castle – Ground monument 🌳 Allee loop from Heßberg

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    3. Rest Area in Döhlau – Itz Spring loop from Eisfeld

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    June 14, 2019

    Remains of the GDR wall can be seen here at Görsdorf. Inclusive Info board with information on the use of the current "residents"! 🤪👍

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      January 16, 2021

      A memorial for all generations

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        November 11, 2021

        Unfortunately, I took the wrong turn and couldn't marvel at the destination, but postponed is not canceled. The target is set again for 2022.

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          February 6, 2025

          Unfortunately, this piece of history is slowly decaying

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            March 10, 2025

            The very last remnants, which are now themselves in the process of collapsing.

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              Location: Schalkau, Landkreis Sonneberg, Thuringia, Germany

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