Kreuzberg (Rhön)
The Kreuzberg is one of the Rhön Mountains in southern Germany. With about 928 m (3,045 ft) high it is the highest elevation of the Bavarian part of the Rhön, in the province of Lower Franconia. The Kreuzberg — also referred to as the "sacred mountain of the Franconians" — is near the town of Bischofsheim in der Rhön in the district Rhön-Grabfeld.
| Kreuzberg | |
|---|---|
Kreuzberg seen from the north. Photo taken from the Arnsberg | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 928 m (3,045 ft) |
| Prominence | 273 m (896 ft) |
| Isolation | 14.47 km (8.99 mi) |
| Coordinates | 50°22′15″N 9°58′06″E |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Cross Mountain |
| Language of name | German |
| Pronunciation | [ˈkʁɔʏtsbɛʁk] |
| Geography | |
Kreuzberg Location within Germany Kreuzberg Kreuzberg (Bavaria) | |
| Location | Lower Franconia, Germany |
| Parent range | Rhön Mountains |
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