The remains of Route 46 have always been known about but the area was once "taboo", according to Stockmann, who has studied the project for 20 years. North-South giant AutobahnStarted in 1936, Route 46 was intended to show off Germany's beauty -- linking the ruins of a famous castle with the historic towns of Wurzburg and Fulda. 'A piece of German history'Local municipalities are lining up to try and turn the site into a tourist attraction. Even a smartphone app for Route 46 is on cards. Route 46 "is not a Nazi motorway but rather a motorway that was built during the Nazi era," he added.

Source: The Local November 14, 2019 09:10 UTC