Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Eichsfeld
Volkerode
East German Border Column on the Gobert
Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Eichsfeld
Volkerode
East German Border Column on the Gobert
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 143 out of 150 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land
Location: Volkerode, Landkreis Eichsfeld, Thuringia, Germany
A weathered border post remembers when Germany was divided by an inner German border. Today, the border between Hesse and Thuringia runs here, which you can luckily cross without hindrance. There is also a beautiful view.
June 14, 2020
The concrete pile is truly a highlight, as it has lost its original meaning since 1989-1991.
"In the east and in the west, where our flag flies ..."
December 15, 2020
A queasy feeling arises here, of the time when Germany separated
September 28, 2020
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