Wilhelmshöhe Palace loop from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
Wilhelmshöhe Palace loop from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
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Wilhelmshöhe Palace loop from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
01:49
6.63km
100m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 8, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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1.90 km
View of Schloss Wilhelmshöhe and Hercules Monument
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2.00 km
Small Waterfalls at the Entrance of Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe
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2.45 km
Königschaussee and View of Kassel
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2.57 km
Lac (Castle Pond) in Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe
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The Lac is a small lake that has interesting tree and shrub populations. In some cases, these are still rarities from distant continents.
The water with which the Lac is fed flows from the fountain pond over artificial waterfalls to the Lac. The water comes out of the park through a drain, which was also created by Jussow in 1789. Here it emerges as a meadow brook from the mountain park. While it used to flow through Kassel in the same form, today an underground pipe system ensures the transport of water. From the Hercules pyramid to the fountain at the bottom of the castle, the course of the water can be easily followed.
Nowadays the Lac with ducks and swans is not only a popular place for Sunday walks, but also a well-known meeting place for biologists and other interested people. Because in the evening, especially on mild summer evenings, you will find a large number of bats of various species.
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3.18 km
Great Fountain in the Castle Pond, Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe
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3.42 km
Great Conservatory, Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe
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3.71 km
Wilhelmshöhe Palace
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Especially the middle part of the castle was completely destroyed during World War II. Between 1968 and 1974, the building was rebuilt and redesigned for a museum use.
Today, the Schloss Wilhelmshöhe accommodates an antique collection, the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, the Graphische Sammlung and a library. In addition, the museum offers space for special exhibitions.
Castle rooms in the narrower sense can be visited in the Weißenstein wing.
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4.58 km
Via Königschaussee to Wilhelmshöhe Palace and Hercules
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6.63 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.09 km
680 m
400 m
252 m
155 m
Surfaces
3.08 km
2.41 km
998 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (290 m)
Lowest point (190 m)
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Saturday 4 July
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