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Former East German Border Patrol Road (Point Alpha Memorial)

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Wartburgkreis
Geisa

Former East German Border Patrol Road (Point Alpha Memorial)

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Former East German Border Patrol Road (Point Alpha Memorial)

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  • Location: Geisa, Wartburgkreis, Thuringia, Germany

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    June 9, 2023

    Cycling

    Here the GDR border troops made their rounds to control the border. It's very steep up and down. Ride your bike very carefully.
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    July 9, 2023

    Cycling

    German history explained very well.
    Everyone should have seen it
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    September 3, 2023

    Cycling

    Really interesting place 👍
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    Point Alpha Memorial loop from Geisa

    10.4km

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    Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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    Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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    Elevation 440 m

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    Location: Geisa, Wartburgkreis, Thuringia, Germany

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