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Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Landkreis Fulda
Nüsttal

Point Alpha Memorial – Geiserämter Kreuz Viewpoint loop from Oberaschenbach

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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Landkreis Fulda
Nüsttal

Point Alpha Memorial – Geiserämter Kreuz Viewpoint loop from Oberaschenbach

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Point Alpha Memorial – Geiserämter Kreuz Viewpoint loop from Oberaschenbach

07:33

27.0km

530m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Hessische Rhön

Biosphärenreservat Rhön

Waypoints

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10.4 km

Way of Hope – Monumental Sculptures on the Green Belt

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

On this ordeal one passes the Extratour Point Alpha. Give yourself a little bit of time to let the exhibits take their toll.

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11.7 km

Here is the former US camp „Point Alpha“, located directly on the originally preserved former border fortifications. Today you can visit the authentic army facility and original military equipment here. …

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12.1 km

The development of the border between 1945 and 1990 is shown along the old column path. The GDR border security soldiers used the patrol route along the border.

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12.1 km

Dog Run Facility of the GDR Border Security

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The dog walker was used to block free unmanageable areas or aisles. In addition to the rope systems, there were also fenced systems with free-running dogs.

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12.3 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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12.3 km

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

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13.0 km

Beautiful bench with a wonderful view over the Ulster Valley.

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14.7 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

9

18.4 km

Geiserämter Kreuz Viewpoint

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The 5m high wooden cross is located here. Inaugurated in 2006.
At the time of my hike there was no cross in sight. Maybe for repairs or something similar. ✝️

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27.0 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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22.5 km

1.82 km

1.36 km

1.33 km

Surfaces

9.83 km

7.05 km

5.26 km

3.17 km

1.63 km

< 100 m

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Friday 17 July

25°C

12°C

62 %

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