Jägerskreuz
Jägerskreuz is a wayside cross in Bad Orb, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hesse. Jägerskreuz is situated near the peak Bieber Höhe, as well as near Pfarrküppel.- Wayside cross
- …is inscribed with “Anno 1727, den [...] August ist Heinrich Stock, Jäger von Vielbach hier von einem Wilt Schützen dott geschossen worden. Derowegen seine Eltern diß Creuz zu ehren Jesu und trost seiner armen Seel aufrichten lissen.”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Horst and Alteburg.
Orbquelle bei Bad Orb
Orbquelle bei Bad Orb is a nature reserve, which is situated 3½ km east of Jägerskreuz.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bamberger Mühle and Edelbach (Kleinkahl).
Bamberger Mühle
Bamberger Mühle is a hamlet, which is situated 8 km south of Jägerskreuz.
Edelbach (Kleinkahl)
Edelbach (Kleinkahl) is a village, which is situated 9 km southwest of Jägerskreuz.
Jägerskreuz
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Latitude
50.1873° or 50° 11′ 14″ north
Longitude
9.35106° or 9° 21′ 4″ east
Open location code
9F2F59P2+WC
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=wayside_cross
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Bieber Höhe and Pfarrküppel.
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