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Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis

Südeichsfeld

NVA Border Troops Patrol Path – Plesse Barbecue and Picnic Area loop from Hildebrandshausen

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Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis

Südeichsfeld

NVA Border Troops Patrol Path – Plesse Barbecue and Picnic Area loop from Hildebrandshausen

Moderate

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NVA Border Troops Patrol Path – Plesse Barbecue and Picnic Area loop from Hildebrandshausen

03:39

12.1km

390m

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: May 6, 2026

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Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

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1.96 km

Green Belt – Former Kolonnenweg

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The Kolonnenweg is part of the inner-German border fortifications on the side of the former GDR. In contrast to the rest of the border system, the Column Path has largely …

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2.19 km

NVA Border Troops Patrol Path

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Well, it's a Kolonnenweg - you can find it beautiful - but you don't have to.

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2.22 km

Hesse–Thuringia Border with Historic Boundary Stone

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State border Hessen Thuringia with historical boundary stone on the hiking trail

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6.31 km

Konsul Grab Memorial and Cemetery

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The imposing cross and the grave inscriptions are worth a detour.

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7.17 km

View of Wanfried

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Nice rest area with a view of the Werratal and Wanfried. Possibility to rest before the ascent or after the descent from the Plesse when hiking the P5.

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7.56 km

Plesse Barbecue and Picnic Area

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As a starting and ending point of the tour highly recommended, as there is also a Wassertretstelle, which ensures wonderful cooling for the feet after the hike.

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7.93 km

View of the Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

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7.95 km

Forest Trail with Prominent Roots on the Way to Plesseturm

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This section of the path on the P5 is impressive: the mountain goes up steeply to the left and down to the right. The trees have formed huge above-ground roots to cling to...

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12.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.84 km

693 m

568 m

567 m

465 m

Surfaces

6.36 km

3.88 km

1.24 km

568 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Friday 22 May

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NVA Border Troops Patrol Path – Plesse Barbecue and Picnic Area loop from Hildebrandshausen

Green Belt – Former Kolonnenweg

NVA Border Troops Patrol Path

Hesse–Thuringia Border with Historic Boundary Stone

Konsul Grab Memorial and Cemetery

View of Wanfried

Plesse Barbecue and Picnic Area

View of the Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

Forest Trail with Prominent Roots on the Way to Plesseturm

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