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White Cross, Altenahr

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White Cross, Altenahr

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  • Location: Altenahr, Ahrweiler, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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    June 12, 2018

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    The White Cross

    There are several legends about the creation of the White Cross:

    1. The Cistercian monk Albericus saw on his trip to Rhineland the castle Are on the …
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    "Each of these crosses can tell its own story and what motivated people to erect "their" cross at this spot. (...) These wayside crosses were erected as visible signs and …
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    The White Cross is a former station cross on Kirchberg Reimerzhoven, a district of the municipality Altenahr. It is about four meters high and thus visible from afar.
    The exact genesis of the cross is unclear - but there are some myths and legends.
    From the location of the cross you have a great view of the Ahr valley.
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    Trail to Are Castle Ruins – White Cross, Altenahr loop from Kalenborn

    10.3km

    02:57

    230m

    240m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 220 m

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    Location: Altenahr, Ahrweiler, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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