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Natural Monuments

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Kassel District

Landkreis Kassel

Niestetal

Wichtelbrunnen Spring

Natural Monuments

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Kassel District

Landkreis Kassel

Niestetal

Wichtelbrunnen Spring

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Wichtelbrunnen Spring

Recommended by 32 hikers out of 36

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

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Location: Niestetal, Landkreis Kassel, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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1. Rest area with a view of Kassel – Wichtelbrunnen Spring loop from Heiligenrode

15.6km

04:14

220m

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

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2. Wichtelbrunnen Spring – View of the Nieste loop from Heiligenrode

1.96km

00:30

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Wichtelbrunnen Spring – View of the Nieste loop from Sandershausen

7.25km

01:59

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Wandertourist

August 31, 2022

The emergence of the Wichtelbrunnenquelle tells a legend:
A mother with her baby wanted to harvest potatoes in the field. She laid her child on the edge while she gathered the potatoes in the field. She didn't hear when her child started crying. On a hill nearby lived elves who were very fond of children. They followed the crying and saw the baby all alone. So they took it to their mountain and were very happy about the child. But at some point they heard a loud cry again. It was the mother, desperately looking for her baby. The elves immediately rushed back and brought her the child. From the many tears of the mother a fountain was formed. This spring is still called Wichtelbrunnenquelle today.

A large wooden panel tells the complete story. The Wichtelbrunnen itself is overgrown with algae and not exactly attractive. In addition, the source is right next to the A7.

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Location: Niestetal, Landkreis Kassel, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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Wichtelbrunnen Spring

1. Rest area with a view of Kassel – Wichtelbrunnen Spring loop from Heiligenrode

2. Wichtelbrunnen Spring – View of the Nieste loop from Heiligenrode

3. Wichtelbrunnen Spring – View of the Nieste loop from Sandershausen

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