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Former Inner German Border Memorial

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Former Inner German Border Memorial

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    Location: Blankenstein, Saale-Orla-Kreis, Vogtland, Saxony, Germany

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    August 24, 2022

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    The sign is reminiscent of German history. Because it is not a matter of course to live in a united country.
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    September 14, 2020

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    The former inner-German border was located here, the sign reminds of it.
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    January 7, 2022

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    A sad piece of German history. At this spot, where the Muschwitz flows into the Selbitz, there was apparently an agent lock during the GDR era. The article mentions a Moschwitz, but there is no such thing in eastern Bavaria.

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    1. König David Viewpoint – Röhrensteig Trail loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

    11.1km

    03:15

    250m

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Elevation 430 m

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