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Point Alpha – Haus auf der Grenze Runde von Rasdorf

Heike Bierwirt
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Point Alpha – Haus auf der Grenze Runde von Rasdorf

planned a mountain bike ride

April 12, 2022

Point Alpha – Haus auf der Grenze Runde von Rasdorf

Moderate

03:36

43.9km

12.2km/h

680m

680m

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Overview

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.95 km

Border Observation Tower near Wiesenfeld

Highlight • Monument

Observation tower BT-6 (4×4) usually 6m high on a base area of 4m x 4m
former command post in this border section

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7.34 km

Geiserämter Cross

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Beautiful foresight and view

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7.35 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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39.3 km

View of Geisa

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Nice view with bench to stay

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40.3 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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41.1 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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41.2 km

View of the Hessisches Kegelspiel

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To the west we see some skittles from the Hessian skittles game.

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41.5 km

Point Alpha Way of the Cross

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Sculptures made of scrap form the Stations of the Cross on the old border control route of the former GDR

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43.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.9 km

5.18 km

4.96 km

1.80 km

972 m

173 m

Surfaces

16.8 km

9.45 km

7.36 km

6.70 km

3.25 km

392 m

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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