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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Elevation 580 m

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

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