Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Kassel District
Hersfeld-Rotenburg
Wildeck
Lichtenstein Obelisk and Island Pond
Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Kassel District
Hersfeld-Rotenburg
Wildeck
Lichtenstein Obelisk and Island Pond
Cycling Highlight
Recommended by 109 out of 118 cyclists
Landgarf Karl Emanuel erected the obelisk in the Wildeckal.
According to legend, his favorite horse is said to be buried under this obelisk.
It is more likely, however, that he had the obelisk built for his wife, a princess of Liechtenstein.
Hence the name from the vernacular: "Der Lichtenstein".
September 26, 2020
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