Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Kassel District
Hersfeld-Rotenburg
Wildeck
The Liechtenstein Obelisk in the Wildecker Valley
Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Kassel District
Hersfeld-Rotenburg
Wildeck
The Liechtenstein Obelisk in the Wildecker Valley
Cycling Highlight
Recommended by 91 out of 96 cyclists
Location: Wildeck, Hersfeld-Rotenburg, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany
Landgarf Karl Emanuel erected the obelisk in the Wildecktal.
According to legend, his favorite horse is buried under this obelisk.
However, it is more likely that he had the obelisk built for his wife, a Princess of Liechtenstein.
Hence the popular name: "Der Lichtenstein".
October 11, 2022
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