Lourdes Chapel Volkers – Schöne Aussicht Viewpoint loop from Volkerode

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Volkerode

Lourdes Chapel Volkers – Schöne Aussicht Viewpoint loop from Volkerode

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Lourdes Chapel Volkers – Schöne Aussicht Viewpoint loop from Volkerode

02:12

7.11km

250m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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543 m

Lourdes Chapel Volkers

Highlight • Religious Site

Small chapel in the middle of nowhere. Suitable for a break.

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1.94 km

Through this 40-meter-long concrete tube once Stasi employees were clandestinely rooted through the inner-German border - sometimes for espionage to West Germany, sometimes for rapport to East Germany. If you are brave, today you can even crawl through it yourself.

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2.13 km

Patrol path at the Inner German border

Highlight • Historical Site

On the Gobert you can follow the border relatively quickly on the patrol path.

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2.38 km

Kolonnenweg Near Volkerode

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The patrol road is part of the inner-German border fortifications on the side of the former GDR. It was constructed from uniform, highly weather-resistant perforated concrete slabs, which are largely …

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2.94 km

East German Border Column on the Gobert

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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.

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3.12 km

View Below Schöne Aussicht

Highlight • Viewpoint

Well, rather unusual to hike that long. But really worth seeing.

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3.25 km

Schöne Aussicht Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

A wonderful view of the valley of the Werra. Especially recommended in autumn, where the deciduous trees can be seen in a variety of discolorations. Pure Indian Summer!

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