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Point Alpha Memorial – Point Alpha Observation Tower loop from Buttlar

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Point Alpha Memorial – Point Alpha Observation Tower loop from Buttlar

Moderate

3.5

(6)

21

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Point Alpha Memorial – Point Alpha Observation Tower loop from Buttlar

02:01

7.18km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Hessische Rhön

Biosphärenreservat Rhön

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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3.18 km

Memorial to the Victims of German Division

Highlight • Monument

A reminder to the victims of the division of Germany.

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2

3.29 km

Observation Bunker (Former East German Border Troops)

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Small bunker with loopholes

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3.29 km

Single-person bunker

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monument

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3.31 km

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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3.33 km

Todesstreifen Memorial at the Inner German Border

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Every student should have visited this memorial once during a class trip.

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6

3.46 km

Point Alpha Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

From above you really have a great view in all directions

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7

3.47 km

View of Geisa

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3.50 km

Point Alpha US Observation Tower

Highlight • Monument

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7.18 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.22 km

962 m

Surfaces

2.71 km

2.56 km

1.26 km

552 m

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