Point Alpha Memorial – View of the Rhön Mountains loop from Geisa

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Fulda

Rasdorf

Point Alpha Memorial – View of the Rhön Mountains loop from Geisa

Easy

4.8

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Point Alpha Memorial – View of the Rhön Mountains loop from Geisa

01:46

6.59km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Naturpark Hessische Rhön

Biosphärenreservat Rhön

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143 m

Point Alpha Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

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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319 m

Dog Run Facility of the GDR Border Security

Highlight • Historical Site

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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361 m

Kolonnenweg (Former Inner-German Border Path)

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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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649 m

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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4.55 km

View of the Rhön Mountains

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A nice place to rest and enjoy the view after walking the path of hope 🌳🐑

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5.54 km

Based on Christ's Way of the Cross, the individual stations symbolize suffering and oppression within the GDR dictatorship and along the German-German border.
Source:
pointalpha.com/produkt/weg-der-hoffnung-3

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5.85 km

House on the Border – Point Alpha Memorial

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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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