The observation tower Hohes Kreuz on the Hohlen Berg, it is located on the hiking route between Muggendorf and Engelhardsberg, the approx. 12 meter high tower offers a good all-round view.

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October 4, 2019

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The name is derived from the many caves (Oswaldhöhle, Wundershöhle, Doctorshöhle and Witzenhöhle) that are located in the mountain. The tower is around twelve meters high.

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1. Riesenburg Collapse Cave – Oswald Cave loop from Engelhardsberg

13.6km

04:08

440m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Quackenschloss – Oswald Cave loop from Muggendorf

7.18km

02:10

230m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Ruins of Streitburg Castle – Oswald Cave loop from Gasseldorf

21.9km

06:52

820m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 580 m

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Location: Wiesenttal, Forchheim, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Hohes Kreuz Observation Tower

1. Riesenburg Collapse Cave – Oswald Cave loop from Engelhardsberg

2. Quackenschloss – Oswald Cave loop from Muggendorf

3. Ruins of Streitburg Castle – Oswald Cave loop from Gasseldorf

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