Joseph's Cross
The Joseph Cross (German: Josephskreuz) is an observation tower in form of a double cross on the 580 metre high Großer Auerberg near Stollberg (Harz), Germany. The Joseph Cross is a steel framework construction with a height of 38 metres and a weight of 125 tons, which was built between 20 April 1896 and 9 August 1896. The Joseph Cross was closed for visitors from 1987 to 1990, before being refurbished and reopened.
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