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Hohes Kreuz Observation Tower

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Hohes Kreuz Observation Tower

Recommended by 1950 hikers out of 2004

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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    1. Oswald Cave – Riesenburg Collapse Cave loop from Köttweinsdorf

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

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    Intermediate

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

    Intermediate

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

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    August 5, 2020

    Beautiful all-round view guaranteed. The tower is near the Oswaldhöhle.

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      December 19, 2022

      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

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

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