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Staffelsteiner Kreuz

Staffelsteiner Kreuz

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Staffelsteiner Kreuz

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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Location: Bad Staffelstein, Lichtenfels, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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🌿 Seit1984 ⚒️

March 7, 2025

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The Staffelstein Cross is a well-known landmark on the Staffelberg, a prominent hill in the Franconian region of Bavaria, Germany. Known for its stunning panoramic views, the Staffelberg is a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers. The Staffelstein Cross is one of several crosses on the hill, often called "patriarchal crosses" or weather crosses, facing each cardinal direction.

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January 8, 2026

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This is where you will pass by as part of the HINTERINDIEN.DE tour no. 110.

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April 8, 2025

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