Helfensteine – View from Hoher Dörnberg loop from Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe

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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Helfensteine – View from Hoher Dörnberg loop from Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe

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Helfensteine – View from Hoher Dörnberg loop from Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe

05:27

18.4km

550m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.44 km

View of the Hercules Monument

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In the distance you can see the eight-meter-tall statue of Hercules perched on a stone pyramid in the Wilhelmshöhe mountain park in Kassel. The copper statue of the Greek demigod was erected from 1701 to 1717 according to the designs of the Italian Giovanni Francesco Guerniero.

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3.16 km

Basalt Rocks on the Shore of Silbersee

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The basalt stones are located on the shore of the Silver Lake.

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3.19 km

Silver Lake

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Great spot earth and it leads a great trail once around the lake, absolutely circle around

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8.20 km

Ridge Trail on Hoher Dörnberg

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Magnificent path running along the ridge.

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8.96 km

Sphinx Rock Formation, Helfensteine

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Beautiful rock formations to climb and look into the distance.

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9.16 km

Helfensteine

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Imposing rock formation that was inhabited around 5,000 years ago. Even today it is still an attraction in the landscape with a wonderful view.

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10.1 km

View from Hoher Dörnberg

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The high Dörnberg is one of the highest elevations in the district of Kassel. The place is best reached on foot, but it can also be climbed by mountain bike. On the normal way one reaches the high Dörnberg from the direction of the nature park center past the Helfensteinen over the cow pastures. With the mountain bike this is a bit more difficult as you have to cross gates at the cow pastures. The MTB has to be lifted over it, because otherwise it does not get through the turnstiles. With the EMTB it is often difficult with the over-lifting, because the devices are too heavy. Therefore, it is advisable to climb the high Dörnberg from behind. There are hiking trails, which you can also boot up well with the MTB.

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10.4 km

Gnome Trail

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If you look closely, you can see the trolls that make their home in the hawk forest.

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18.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

7.26 km

440 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

2.31 km

1.32 km

1.22 km

798 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

9°C

6°C

94 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

June 29, 2025,Zum Dörnberg

I started early to avoid the intense heat. However, even at the start, the temperatures were anything but cool 😅 My route led me over the Herkules, the Igelsburg, the Dörnberg, and past the Helfensteine. My date was waiting for me at the café for coffee and cake, and she also gave me a ride back to Kassel. Great views, …

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August 27, 2023,Ruff un Runner Etappe 3

Finally started stage 3 today. A beautiful path from Hercules to the Helfensteinen. And like the other two stages before it, the Habichtswaldsteig is very well signposted. Another month then it starts at Ruff un Runner. 🥾☺️

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