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Thuringia
Hildburghausen
Schlechtsart

Leitenhausen Memorial Site – View from Spanshügel loop from Schlechtsart

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Germany
Thuringia
Hildburghausen
Schlechtsart

Leitenhausen Memorial Site – View from Spanshügel loop from Schlechtsart

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Leitenhausen Memorial Site – View from Spanshügel loop from Schlechtsart

01:52

6.56km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: February 24, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Hassberge (ehemals Schutzzone)

Schlechtsarter Schweiz

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727 m

Former Village of Leitenhausen Memorial – Der Grenzgänger Trail

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The history of the former village of Leitenhausen is clearly explained on the board. You learn something about the history of the former place. In the course of the construction …

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1.55 km

Leitenhausen Memorial Site

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Polished village on the former border.

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5.17 km

At this point there are still remains of the old border fortifications. After the fall of the Wall, NVA soldiers simply forgot to dismantle the 300-meter-long barriers. So a piece of the border fortification simply remained standing.

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5.87 km

View from Spanshügel

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Wonderful view far into the Grabfeld ... but brutally steep ascent and possibly. damp underground extremely slippery .. to be enjoyed with care ... but the view compensates for everything .... 👍

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6.13 km

Spanshügel Archaeological Monument

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During the GDR era, the Spanshügel was in the border area, more precisely in the 500 meter restricted area and was not accessible to anyone except the border guards. Logically, …

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6.53 km

Grenzgänger Trail Border Point

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On the road from Schlechtsart to Trappstadt is this variedly designed border point with a selfie point, a game idea (telephone to Bavaria), a memorial stone with a linden tree …

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6.56 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.28 km

174 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.08 km

1.57 km

1.54 km

1.35 km

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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