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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Landkreis Kassel
Niestetal

Hertha's Altar – Former Monkey House Ruins loop from Parkplatz Mühlenberg

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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Landkreis Kassel
Niestetal

Hertha's Altar – Former Monkey House Ruins loop from Parkplatz Mühlenberg

Moderate

4.8

(65)

261

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Hertha's Altar – Former Monkey House Ruins loop from Parkplatz Mühlenberg

02:22

8.71km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 26, 2026

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Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

Naturpark Münden

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

203 m

Rest area with a view of Kassel

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A super nice rest stop with a great view!

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2

424 m

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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3

1.67 km

Former Monkey House Ruins

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Only a few witnesses remember the monkey house here.
The monkeys fell victim to an illness.

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3.47 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

5

3.82 km

Rest area on the Herkulesweg X7 with a view to the south

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The rest area is beautifully built on the edge of the forest with a view to the south. 👍

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6

3.84 km

Sensenstein Archaeology Eco Trail

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The Sensenstein Archeology Eco Path leads into the exciting history of two forest areas between the towns of Uschlag, Nieste, Kaufungen and Niestetal. The path combines cultural and historical information with panoramic views of the Losse and Nieste valleys.

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7

4.62 km

Ancient Oak near Jugendburg Sensenstein

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A massive ancient oak trunk that was used as a hat oak

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8

4.88 km

Lion's Head Tree near Schullandheim

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A tree veteran on the side of the path. I didn't see any burn marks.

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9

6.81 km

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8.71 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.55 km

3.89 km

193 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.32 km

3.26 km

119 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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