DDR Beobachtungsturm

DDR Beobachtungsturm

DDR Beobachtungsturm

Hiking Highlight

Recommended by 113 out of 116 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Biosphärenreservat Rhön

Location: Geisa, Wartburgkreis, Thuringia, Germany

Best Hikes to DDR Beobachtungsturm

Easy
5.0
(6)
65
Death strip – The Column Trail loop from Geisa
00:59
3.80 km
20 m
Intermediate
4.8
(38)
232
Death strip – Magnificent view loop from Rasdorf
04:27
16.0 km
300 m
Expert
4.8
(43)
250
The Column Trail – death strip loop from Geisa
05:12
18.4 km
380 m

Tips

Robert
This GDR border tower is opposite the American observation tower at Point Alpha. The soldiers from America and the GDR border troops could virtually look each other in the eyes.
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- August 2, 2021
Der Hoedoetter 🌲⛰️🌳
GDR observation tower BT-9 with a height of 9m
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- October 3, 2023
Michel ✔
Former observation tower of the GDR border troops on the inner-German border, now part of the “Point Alpha Museum”.
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- April 1, 2024

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Location: Geisa, Wartburgkreis, Thuringia, Germany

Best Hikes to DDR Beobachtungsturm

Easy
5.0
(6)
65
Death strip – The Column Trail loop from Geisa
00:59
3.80 km
20 m
Intermediate
4.8
(38)
232
Death strip – Magnificent view loop from Rasdorf
04:27
16.0 km
300 m
Expert
4.8
(43)
250
The Column Trail – death strip loop from Geisa
05:12
18.4 km
380 m

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