Hertha's Altar – Königsalm, Nieste loop from Kaufungen

Road cycling routes

Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Landkreis Kassel

Kaufungen

Hertha's Altar – Königsalm, Nieste loop from Kaufungen

Moderate

5.0

(3)

riders

Hertha's Altar – Königsalm, Nieste loop from Kaufungen

01:35

32.2km

450m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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755 m

Church of Niederkaufungen

Highlight • Religious Site

Old town center of Niederkaufungen (founded around 1019). With a built-up island, old half-timbered houses, a church. The Herkules-Wartburg-Radweg leads picturesquely along the Losse.

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838 m

Geese Fountain, Kaufungen

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Surrounded by half-timbered houses, small works of art at the goose fountain

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4.33 km

Hertha's Altar

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"A boulder surrounded by a ring of unhewn stones in the style of megalithic graves is dedicated to Hertha (Frigga), who was responsible for the fields and groves, and is …

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7.42 km

The Königsalm is located near the Niester Riesen parking lot. With a magnificent valley view of the resort town of Nieste, you can stop here for refreshments and/or start a tour. Hearty food and cozy alpine flair.

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7.44 km

Königs-Alm

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10.3 km

Rural Road Through Naturpark Münden

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Wasn't there for ages, but a nice area.

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15.8 km

Benterode Village Church

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This church is in the center of the village of Benterode at the foot of the Kaufunger Forest in southern Lower Saxony. It was built around 1787.
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31.5 km

Kaufungen

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Kaufungen is a small, picturesque community just outside Kassel. Those who travel by car will probably never notice anything of this beautiful place, because it is bypassed by the B7 …

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32.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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