It is said that around 1700 workers from the quarry on behalf of Landgrave Karl cut a block of sandstone for the Hercules figure in the Bergpark. When the transport was to take place later, the stone broke and remained there. The Martinhageners call the rest of the stone Herklos.

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CTomm

September 6, 2020

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The memorial stone is on a very beautiful hiking trail.

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Michael

July 22, 2024

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The quarry in Balhorner Holz was operated until the end of the 19th century

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1. Emstal Fish Ponds – Memorial at Cassel Platz loop from Bad Emstal

11.8km

03:13

180m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Emstal Fish Ponds – Emsfall Waterfall loop from Martinhagen

11.2km

03:03

180m

170m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Kurpark Bad Emstal – Memorial at Cassel Platz loop from Sand

14.2km

03:56

260m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 430 m

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Location: Bad Emstal, Landkreis Kassel, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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Hercules Quarry Memorial Stone (Quarry in Balhorn Wood)

1. Emstal Fish Ponds – Memorial at Cassel Platz loop from Bad Emstal

2. Emstal Fish Ponds – Emsfall Waterfall loop from Martinhagen

3. Kurpark Bad Emstal – Memorial at Cassel Platz loop from Sand

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