You will find the cross on the Hirschstein at a height of 375 meters. Prince Heinrich built it in 1838 in memory of his deceased wife, Princess Sophie of Löwenstein-Wertheim. Today, the viewing platform offers a great view towards Greiz.
Greiz station is the terminus of a regional express line from Erfurt via Gera, which is served by DB Regio trains. The Vogtlandbahn also runs every two hours between Gera …