Joseph Cross

The Joseph Cross is an observation tower in form of a double cross on the 580-metre-high near , . The Joseph Cross is a steel framework construction with a height of 38 m and a weight of 125 t, which was built between 20 April 1896 and 9 August 1896.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Großer Auerberg and Stolberg Castle.

Peak
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The Große Auerberg is a hill, 580 metres high, in the…

Castle
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is a palace in the town of in the Harz Mountains of Germany. is situated 3½ km west of Joseph Cross.

Church
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is a church, which is situated 2½ km southeast of Joseph Cross.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Stolberg and Straßberg.

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in the is a health resort in the state of .

Village
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is a village and a former municipality in the , , . is situated 5 km northeast of Joseph Cross.

Village
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is a village and a former municipality in the… is situated 5 km east of Joseph Cross.

Joseph Cross

Latitude
51.58056° or 51° 34′ 50″ north
Longitude
11.00565° or 11° 0′ 20″ east
Established
1834
Height
6 metres (20 feet)
Roof shape
pyramidal
Wheelchair access
no
Open location code
9F3HH2J4+67
Open­Street­Map ID
way 234443133
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­tower
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­viewpoint
Wiki­data ID
Q315590
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In Other Languages

From Czech to Russian—“Joseph Cross” goes by many names.
  • Czech: “Josephskreuz”
  • French: “croix de Joseph”
  • French: “Croix de Joseph”
  • German: “Josephskreuz”
  • Italian: “Croce di Giuseppe”
  • Russian: “Джозеф Кросс”
  • Russian: “Крест Йозефа”

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Josephshöhe and HWN 215 - Josephshöhe (Auerberg).

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Josephshöhe and Biosphärenreservat Karstlandschaft Südharz.

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