Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 5, 2025

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3.18 km

Memorial to the Victims of German Division

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A reminder to the victims of the division of Germany.

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3.27 km

Point Alpha Memorial

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It is definitely worth stopping here to visit the interesting memorial at Point Alpha. It is open daily from April to October from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adults pay 6 euros admission.

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3.29 km

Todesstreifen Memorial at the Inner German Border

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Every student should have visited this memorial once during a class trip.

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3.30 km

boundary stone

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You should plan your time for the Point-Alpha memorial, there is a lot of German history to be seen here!

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3.39 km

Point Alpha Memorial

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An authentic Cold War scene. Here, in the so-called "Fulda Gap," NATO and Warsaw Pact outposts stood face to face.
A tour of the Point Alpha facility is highly recommended!

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3.42 km

Point Alpha Observation Tower

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From above you really have a great view in all directions

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3.43 km

View of Geisa

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3.46 km

Point Alpha US Observation Tower

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7.14 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.70 km

442 m

Surfaces

2.96 km

2.00 km

1.26 km

426 m

415 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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