- Border Patrol Officers Stationed at the Hesse-Bavaria Frontier
In the core of Odenwald, explorers, bikers, and leisure walkers encounter an unusual spectacle. Along Mangelsbach, between Würzberg (Odenwald district) and Boxbrunn (Miltenberg district), they stumble upon a "border transition" between Hesse and Bavaria. Two border houses painted in colors red-white and blue-white, flagpoles displaying the regional banners, sit-down spots, and a roofed bridge over the adjoining body of water are nestled within the forest. However, the attraction tourists encounter is not a remnant from an ancient era.
As per Würzberg's local mayor, Manuel Dingeldein, the origin of the Hessian-Bavarian plan dates back to a past incident. A cyclist had slipped and humorously suggested constructing a bridge. "The concept sprang from a jest." Its appeal progressively grew. "Now, the final phase has been completed." In 2015, the first bridge was built, followed by an upgrade to a permanent, roofed structure.
The maintenance responsibilities lie with a local tavern in Boxbrunn and the cultural and heritage association in Würzberg, according to Dingeldein. All construction activities were spearheaded by the project's key players. The success of this endeavor is reflective in the guest books housed in the border houses. No customs payments are obligatory here, but visitors can pen messages like "Beautiful, Susi + Oli" or "Stellar concept." Both areas fall under the administrative control of Michelstadt and Amorbach.
Visitors frequently delight in exploring the charm of small towns nearby, such as Würzberg and Miltenberg. The region's unique attraction, the red-white and blue-white border houses, are located in the tranquil small towns, fostering a sense of camaraderie between the Hessian and Bavarian residents.
