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Hercules Monument, Kassel

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Hike up more than 200 steps to reach the base of Hercules Monument, a Kassel landmark depicting the ancient Greek demigod Hercules. From this 28.5 m (93.5 ft) high vantage point, you can admire views of the surrounding park and city. You can grab some food at the cafe at the foot of the stairs before walking up. Or, bring a picnic to enjoy in the Wilhelmshöhe Mountain Park. See Hercules Monument and all Kassel has to offer by arranging your trip with our Kassel trip planning app.

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• By Niall

  Was brought to the top of Hercules and walked to the town from there, it was superb, majestice views and calm and peaceful. I was told the steps were a bit much and walk through the forest. It was...  more »

• By Jack S

  This monument stands in the gounds 0f the Schloss, and is well worth the treck to visit it. It dates back a couple of hundred years, but shows little signs of its age. There is a pleasnt walk around.....  more »

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• By Tera Webster

  It is being worked on so you can only go into half the monument which I feel should reflect in the ticket price or at least be noted when you buy a ticket. It's a wonderful view but going into the point isn't an added value other than to say you did. The view from the top is behind little dirty glass windows. I loved seeing the fountain and cascade plan but wish I could have been there during the live show. The view is worth stopping in for.

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• By Jamie Sundance

  A bit of a steep walk all they way up but totally worth it. Lots of good views and a cafe half way up. It cost 6 euros to go up all the way but that ticket also gets you into the castle and museum. Better to buy it at the bottom instead of at the top.

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