Christian cross - Riffelberg, Switzerland - Christian Crosses on Waymarking.com

The name Riffelberg refers to the high slopes below the Gornergrat. The vantage point is one of the finest in Zermatt. The summit of the Matterhorn is just 7,500 metres away as the crow flies. Visitors feel exceptionally close to the mountain, yet far enough to appreciate details of the east face, the Hörnligrat ridge, parts of the north face, the hump of the Zmuttgrat ridge – and admire the mountain in all its glory. The “Hore” (as the Matterhorn is known in the local dialect) towers about 1,500 vertical metres above the horizon, solitary and majestic – which is what makes the view so impressive.

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Type of cross: Latin cross Material used: Wood Characteristics of this cross: simple wooden cross, about 3 m high Describe the location: beside Riffelberg mountain railway station, nice overlooking, Matterhorn, Gornergrat, glaciers,... Is this cross commemorative ?: Don't know... Year of manufacture: Not listed

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