Friedensweg, Long-distance trail in Thuringia and Bavaria, Germany.
The Friedensweg is a long-distance hiking trail spanning roughly 40 kilometers through Thuringia and Bavaria along the former inner German border. Forty information panels are distributed along the route, helping walkers understand the landscape and its past.
The trail follows the former boundary between East and West Germany, created to preserve the memory of divided communities during the Cold War era. The route was developed to make this significant chapter of German history accessible and tangible to visitors.
The trail includes the German Unity Sculpture Park and the World Peace Cross in Hermannsfeld, marking significant locations of German reunification.
The trail uses former border patrol roads and is marked with the Golden Bridge symbol, with elevations reaching up to 800 meters in places. Navigation is straightforward thanks to clear signage, allowing visitors to explore at their own pace.
Section 43 near the Steinkopf Open-Air Museum preserves original border installations that are now protected as ground monuments. These remains offer a direct glimpse into the physical reality of the former division.
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