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Heldrastein Thursday, 7 July 2016 13:10:32Photo: Alois Kotzer, Community
Starting from the idyllic Heldra (in Hesse), you cross the Werra to the border of Thuringia. For the partially steep ascent to and descent from the Heldrastein, hiking poles are recommended. The hike partly follows the former patrol road of the GDR border troops, making the division of Germany vividly tangible. At the Heldrastein, newspaper articles at the "Tower of Unity" recall the time before the fall of the Berlin Wall up to the dismantling of the border installations.
A scenically charming and historically interesting hike.
Recorded Tour
Thursday, July 7, 2016 15:40
Distance: 12.3 km
Total time: 3 hours 48 minutes
Moving time: 2 hours 37 minutes
Average speed: 3.2 km/h
Moving speed: 4.7 km/h
Max speed: 6.8 km/h
Ascent: 427 meters
Descent: 429 meters
Lowest point: 159 meters
Highest point: 502 meters
Author’s recommendation
Tower of Unity on the Heldrasteig with newspaper articles about the border security installations and a visit of the native Treffurt resident Egon Bahr after the border opening.
From the Tower of Unity, you can see the Inselsberg and Wartburg on clear days.
The hut at Heldrastein is not continuously staffed, so bring your own drinks and possibly snacks.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Ascent and descent are easier to manage with hiking poles as it can be slippery in parts (even if it hasn't rained).
The premium hiking trail is very well signposted - thanks to the volunteer helpers!
Roadbook
Starting from the idyllic Heldra (in Hesse), you cross the Werra to the border of Thuringia. For the partially steep ascent to and descent from the Heldrastein, hiking poles are recommended. The hike partly follows the former patrol road of the GDR border troops, making the division of Germany vividly tangible. At the Heldrastein, newspaper articles at the "Tower of Unity" recall the time before the fall of the Berlin Wall up to the dismantling of the border installations.
A scenically charming and historically interesting hike
Coordinates
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
Sturdy footwear, water, rain jacket (as always) required.
Hiking poles are recommended.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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