Croix des Russes
Croix des Russes is a wayside cross in Liège, Wallonia. Croix des Russes is situated nearby to the bridge Pont de Bosfagne, as well as near the peak Grand Troupa.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Signal de Botrange and Butte Baltia.
Signal de Botrange
Peak
Photo: LucT, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Signal de Botrange is the highest point in Wallonia and Belgium, located in the High Fens, at 694 metres. It is the top of a broad plateau and a road crosses the summit, passing an adjacent café. Signal de Botrange is situated 3 km west of Croix des Russes.
Butte Baltia
Scenic viewpoint
Photo: Hans Erren, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Butte Baltia is a scenic viewpoint, which is situated 3 km west of Croix des Russes.
Pyramide Tranchot
Historic site
Photo: BUFO8, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Pyramide Tranchot is a historic site, which is situated 3 km west of Croix des Russes.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sourbrodt and Ovifat.
Ovifat
Village
Photo: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Ovifat is a village of Wallonia in the municipality of Waimes, district of Robertville, located in the province of Liège, Belgium. It is one of the highest villages in Belgium. The population is about 500. Its inhabitants are nicknamed Baras. Ovifat is situated 3½ km southwest of Croix des Russes.
Robertville
Village
Photo: ArthurMcGill, CC BY 3.0.
Robertville is a village of Wallonia and a district of the municipality of Waimes, located in the province of Liège, Belgium. On 1 January 2005 it had 2402 inhabitants. Robertville is situated 4½ km south of Croix des Russes.
Croix des Russes
- Type: Wayside cross
- Category: historic site
- Location: Liège, Wallonia, Belgium, Benelux, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
50.49403° or 50° 29′ 39″ northLongitude
6.1333° or 6° 7′ 60″ eastOpen location code
9F28F4VM+J8OpenStreetMap ID
node 930298529OpenStreetMap feature
historic=wayside_cross
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In Other Languages
“Croix des Russes” goes by many names.
- German: “Das Kreuz des russischen Gefangenen”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Pont de Bosfagne and Grand Troupa.
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