Forest Path to Point India – Observation Tower Point India loop from Ifta

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Ifta

Forest Path to Point India – Observation Tower Point India loop from Ifta

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Forest Path to Point India – Observation Tower Point India loop from Ifta

03:48

13.7km

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 9, 2026

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Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

Waypoints

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2.97 km

Former Inner German Border Fence – Green Belt

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Hiking on the Green Belt is always something special for me, because all roads ended there in the past. Apart from the colonnade there are beautiful little paths on both sides and the landscape is often stunningly beautiful.

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3.27 km

View of Lüderbach

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From here there is a beautiful view of Lüderbach and the already covered (or upcoming) path

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3.90 km

Private lake near the burial pyramid in the Geo-Nature Park Frau-Holle-Land

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Idyllic, private lake that can be used for a nice break.

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4.25 km

Capellan Family Pyramid Tomb (1779)

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Adam Friedrich von Cappellan (born June 30, 1702 - June 25, 1779) and his widowed sister Friederica Catherina von Cornberg née von Cappellan (born September 5, 1707 - January 25, …

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6.18 km

Trochitenkalk Outcrop

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There are interesting geological details to be found here

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9.09 km

View of Heldrastein

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Bench with a great view of the Heldrastein and information board

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9.69 km

Forest Path to Point India

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A narrow forest path provides nice variety on the premium trail. It runs between the natural monument Lindenbaum until just before the entrance to Point India.

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10.3 km

Observation Tower Point India

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The Point India observation tower can be reached from the hiking car park at the end of the tarred road in about 200 meters. Care should be taken on ice …

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13.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.45 km

2.38 km

1.61 km

179 m

Surfaces

6.64 km

2.75 km

2.36 km

961 m

451 m

361 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

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Comments

June 12, 2022,Nach Ifta Kasseler Straße

It was a nice hike but unfortunately you often had to look for the way on the way I walked. The area was very beautiful and the effort was okay, but unfortunately it is not for people with knee problems and some sections are too strenuous.

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December 31, 2023,Point India Runde von Ifta - P21 Premiumwanderweg im Frau Holle Land

Our last hike in 2023. We can be happy that the reunification of the two German states was peaceful.

As expected, some of the paths were very muddy, so the descent from Point India was quite challenging.

The route is well signposted throughout with P21. The tour takes you through the former border strip with a piece of the former …

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November 3, 2024,Das grüne Band oder Die Kraniche fliegen

A tour that I have saved in komoot for many years. With glorious weather, today was the day. Together with my in-laws, we set off from the hiking car park at Point India. Always on Premium Trail 21. Wonderful views and varied paths. And all of this in autumn - the trees so beautifully colorful 🍂🍁.

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May 1, 2023,Premiumweg 21 Point India 🐕🐕🤩🤩🤩

All premium paths are great. But the combination of P21 with the weather and the season was just fantastic. Not too warm, not too cold. Blossoms everywhere, dominant in the meadows and fields are the yellow of dandelions, cowslips and oilseed rape. Great foresight. Happy Dogs. Well tired dogs. Great May Day.

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July 22, 2024,Point India, P21 Start / Ziel Bushalte Ifta

In the former border area of Thuringia / Hesse, little shade as almost only field and meadow paths, the few single trails of the finest quality 🧙‍♂️

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August 25, 2024,Frau-Holle-Land: Point India P21

The P21 circular route runs along the former border and goes through the towns of Lüderbach (Hesse) and Ifta (Thuringia). The highlight is Point India, a former US observation post. There is also a GDR border tower to visit.

The hiking trail is very varied, from asphalt to grass, natural forest paths and stairs.

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December 18, 2023,Frau Holle Land: P21 Point India

It is done, the last premium path is completed. In beautiful weather, the path led through varied open country. The Point India observation tower gives it its name. A relic of a large US military base. A piece of border fence is still preserved along the way.

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February 15, 2023,Ringgau-Lüderbach: Point India P21 [Premium-Wanderweg]

"The premium trail P21 Point India leads mainly through varied open country and connects the Hessian Ringgau-Lüderbach with the Thuringian Ifta.

The Point India observation tower on the Sohlberg, which is permanently accessible, is eponymous. It is the relic of a large US military base (OP-India), built in 1984. The camp on what was then the border with the GDR …

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