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At the campsite on the Oberwald reservoir in the Zwickau district, an iconic GDR motorhome is parked among the caravans. MDR reporters knocked on its door to learn more about it.
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At the campsite on the Oberwald reservoir in the Zwickau district, an iconic GDR motorhome is parked among the caravans. MDR reporters knocked on its ...
At the campsite on the Oberwald reservoir in the Zwickau district, an iconic GDR motorhome is parked among the caravans. MDR reporters knocked on its door to learn more about it.
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Updated: 08.08.2026
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