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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January 1, 2018

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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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1. View of Are Castle – Altenahrer Eck loop from Kalenborn

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2. View of Are Castle – Altenahrer Eck loop from Kalenborn

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3. Rock Path Above Mayschoß – Altenahrer Eck loop from Dernau

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Elevation 220 m

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Location: Altenahr, Ahrweiler, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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White Cross, Altenahr

1. View of Are Castle – Altenahrer Eck loop from Kalenborn

2. View of Are Castle – Altenahrer Eck loop from Kalenborn

3. Rock Path Above Mayschoß – Altenahrer Eck loop from Dernau

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