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Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Landkreis Kassel
Nieste

Hertha's Altar – Königsalm, Nieste loop from Nieste

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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Landkreis Kassel
Nieste

Hertha's Altar – Königsalm, Nieste loop from Nieste

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Hertha's Altar – Königsalm, Nieste loop from Nieste

01:02

16.8km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

Naturpark Münden

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2.99 km

Kassel Loop

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a nice way from Heiligenrode in the direction of Uschlag

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8.82 km

Gänserammel Sculpture, Heiligenrode (Niestetal)

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This Heiligenrode is a district of Niestetal in the Landkreis Kassel.
The photo, however, was taken in (Nieder-)Kaufungen and shows the so-called "Gänserammel".
The photos show the Protestant church and its surroundings in Heiligenrode.

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8.89 km

Heiligenrode Church and Globe Sculpture

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This town is the neighboring town of Kassel. The church there is famous.

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11.6 km

Hiking trail in the Thiergarten forest near Gut Windhausen

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Beautiful hiking trails around the estate. They are part of the Kasselsteig.

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11.7 km

Hertha's Altar

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"A boulder surrounded by a ring of unhewn stones in the style of megalithic graves is dedicated to Hertha (Frigga), who was responsible for the fields and groves, and is …

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13.4 km

TW1 / TW2 Trail – Grosse Kammel

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Glazed roots are covered with leaves.

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14.5 km

Nieste Giants Sculptures – Mühlenberg Loop

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Directly at the 🚏 Königsalm, this sculpture invites you to hike to the Niester Giants.

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14.8 km

Königsalm, Nieste

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The Königsalm is located near the Niester Riesen parking lot. With a magnificent valley view of the resort town of Nieste, you can stop here for refreshments and/or start a tour. Hearty food and cozy alpine flair.

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16.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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14.3 km

1.24 km

694 m

332 m

262 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

274 m

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