Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Kassel District
Landkreis Kassel
Niestetal
Thuisco Stone
Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Kassel District
Landkreis Kassel
Niestetal
Thuisco Stone
Thuisco Stone
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 138 out of 145 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land
Location: Niestetal, Landkreis Kassel, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany
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The romantic monument is reminiscent of an ancient legend.
The boards on site explain everything well.translated by
•February 1, 2024
According to Tacitus, "Thuisco" is a god who sprung from the earth, whose name is based on the concept of the twofold. Thuisco appears as a hermaphrodite deity who still combines the male (producing) and female (receiving) powers.
(Source: information board on site)translated by•April 12, 2020
The "Thuscio" stone is an unworked quartzite with a wide, regular groove.
According to von Schlieffen, the word “consecrated” was originally carved on a stone. This inscription is no longer legible today.translated by•October 17, 2023
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