View of Vacha – House on the Border loop from Vacha

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Vacha

View of Vacha – House on the Border loop from Vacha

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4.5

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View of Vacha – House on the Border loop from Vacha

01:42

6.04km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 29, 2026

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Farm Animals in the Thuringian Forest

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Animals!

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Mining Cart 'Glück Auf' Philippsthal

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Here stands a beautiful, restored cart that reminds us of the mining industry in Philippsthal.

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View of Vacha

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Vacha is mentioned in history books as early as the beginning of the 12th century. In the middle of the 13th century, Vacha was fortified and surrounded by a city wall.

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Vacha-Philippsthal Bridge and Berlin Wall Memorial

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It's worth a stop! Information boards on both sides of the bridge tell the rich history of both towns. A detour to the historic town center is definitely worthwhile. I …

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4.56 km

House on the Border

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This is the building of the former Hoßfeld printing works, where the "Rhönzeitung" was printed from 1893. For tax reasons, the property was expanded in 1924 with an extension beyond …

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4.56 km

Boundary Stone of Hersfeld Abbey

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The beautiful old boundary stone of the Princely Abbey of Hersfeld today marks the border of the state of Hesse.

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4.58 km

Bridge of Unity (Werrabrücke Vacha)

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The Werra Bridge Vacha, also known as the Bridge of Unity since 1990, is a 225-meter-long stone arch bridge from the Middle Ages that connects Vacha in Thuringia with Philippsthal …

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