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View of Vacha – War Memorial Philippsthal loop from Vacha

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View of Vacha – War Memorial Philippsthal loop from Vacha

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View of Vacha – War Memorial Philippsthal loop from Vacha

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9.32km

50m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

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1.43 km

Bridge of Unity (Werrabrücke Vacha)

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The Werra Bridge Vacha, also known as the Bridge of Unity since 1990, is a 225-meter-long stone arch bridge from the Middle Ages that connects Vacha in Thuringia with Philippsthal in Hesse and spans the Werra. At the time of the division of Germany, the bridge was located directly on the inner-German border, which made it a symbol of the reunification of Germany after 1990.
The 225-meter-long bridge is made of natural stone masonry and has eleven arches in the foreland area and three arches over the Werra. The clear widths are around 5 m in the foreland area and a maximum of 9.6 m in the river area, with pillar axis distances of no more than 14 m. The width between the parapets is 5.5 m.
Source: Wikipedia

At the beginning of the 20th century, the structure was part of Reichsstrasse 84. In the spring of 1945, during the Second World War, two arches were blown up and rebuilt in 1950/1951 with reinforced concrete and a sandstone wall cladding.
Today the structure is used as a footbridge and cycle path.
Since 2003, the ecumenical pilgrimage route Görlitz-Vacha has led over the Werra bridge. This is where the Rhönklub-Jakobsweg through the Rhön towards Fulda connects.
Source: ihrueberflieger.de

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View of Vacha

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Vacha is mentioned in history books as early as the beginning of the 12th century. In the middle of the 13th century, Vacha was fortified and surrounded by a city wall.

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3.04 km

Philippsthal Castle

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Landgrave Philipp von Hessen had the castle built around 1685, which he appropriately named "Philippsthal". Today there is a trade and service center with the landgrave's library, the town hall and the representative meeting room, which is also often used as a wedding room.
In the archway of the castle, which was originally supposed to be demolished, is the border museum, which can only be viewed after consultation with the porter (the workers' welfare).

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Philippsthal Castle

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The Philippsthal Castle was built between 1685 and 1735. It was the residence of the Landgraves of Hesse-Philippsthal. Today the castle houses the town hall, which you are welcome to visit. The castle park with wonderful old trees and beautiful ponds is also very inviting.

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3.66 km

War Memorial Philippsthal

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The memorial in honor of the fallen and missing soldiers from both world wars is in Philippsthal on Brückenstrasse. Many soldiers are mentioned by name on the boards.

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4.43 km

View of the Kaliwerk Philippsthal Spoil Heap

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Overburden storage from the Philippstahl salt mine (Werra)

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5.15 km

Werra Bridge, Philippsthal

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Beautiful bridge with a rest stop on the Vacha side directly on the Werra

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7.75 km

Werrabrücke Vacha (Bridge of Unity)

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The Werra bridge at Wacha was for a while rather the symbol of disunity. Because it is almost directly on the former inner German border and was closed until the opening of the border in 1989. Since then it has been called the "Bridge of Unity". If you drive here, it is worthwhile to research a bit about the bridge and its turbulent history.

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9.32 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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7.10 km

1.09 km

704 m

232 m

176 m

< 100 m

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4.58 km

2.67 km

1.90 km

173 m

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View of Vacha – War Memorial Philippsthal loop from Vacha

Bridge of Unity (Werrabrücke Vacha)

View of Vacha

Philippsthal Castle

Philippsthal Castle

War Memorial Philippsthal

View of the Kaliwerk Philippsthal Spoil Heap

Werra Bridge, Philippsthal

Werrabrücke Vacha (Bridge of Unity)

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