Rotes Kreuz

Small shelter on the edge of the forest directly above Haslach. The name does not come from the rescue organization, but from one of the 3 or 4 Haslach surrounding protective crosses, which should keep storms away.

Nice view of the Hansjakobstadt Haslach

First stop on the ascent. A bench inside invites you to rest.

“Each of these crosses can tell its own story and what prompted people to erect “their” cross at this point. (...) These wayside crosses were erected as visible signs and attract the attention of many people. The cross is a symbol of life. It stands as a sign of our Christian hope and wants to direct our gaze to Jesus Christ, who has overcome death (...). The cross is part of our life as it was in the life of Jesus.
So I wish that many people … visit the crosses, whether as places of stillness and breathing space before God, whether as places for community gatherings, prayer and praise to God.”
(Text source: Dean Rainald M. Ollig
in: “Crossroads. Small sacred monuments as a sign of popular piety")

Here you have a great view of Haslach

Very nice view of Haslach

Nice view of Haslach.

Cross at the beginning of the tour

Of course, the most beautiful thing is not the cross, but the beautiful view towards Haslach.

Small refuge with a great view of Haslach