Grenzlandring, road in Germany
The Grenzlandring is an oval-shaped concrete road approximately 9 kilometers long that loops around the town of Wegberg in North Rhine-Westphalia. Originally built as a supply and transport route, it now functions as a regular road designated as L 3 and L 400.
The road was built before World War II as a military supply route. From 1948 to 1952 it hosted international car and motorcycle races before a fatal accident in 1952 killed 13 people and led to the permanent banning of racing events.
The Grenzlandring remains a place of local memory in the Wegberg region, where its name still carries weight among those who know its past. A memorial stone placed in 2012 stands as a quiet reminder for visitors and residents of the lives lost here.
The road is now a standard route that can be explored by car or on foot. Visitors should note there are no dedicated visitor facilities or museums at the site, but a memorial stone marking the 1952 accident location is accessible.
Though the road appears unremarkable today, racing drivers achieved record-breaking speeds exceeding 200 kilometers per hour (125 mph) here between 1948 and 1952 on the smooth concrete surface. The 9-kilometer circuit was known as one of Europe's fastest racing courses and was often compared to the famous Avus racetrack.
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