Kaskadental, Historical park in Bad Kissingen, Germany

Kaskadental is a landscaped valley along the Ilgenbach stream between Hausen and Klaushof, with artificial cascades and stone walls set into the slope. The stream rises from the village well of the abandoned Bremersdorf settlement. A torso of one of the original sculptures is kept in the Altenburger Haus at the Hausen end of the valley.

A prince-bishop created this site in 1767, adding cascades and sculptures to make a recreation space for spa guests. In 1776 the original walls were rebuilt with lime mortar to protect them from ice and flooding damage.

The name refers to the artificial cascades built along the Ilgenbach. In 1795 the physician Sebastian Goldwitz described a promenade leading past numerous and varied water features. Spa guests from Bad Kissingen and Bad Bocklet met here regularly, as the prince-bishop intended the site for their enjoyment. A torso of one original sculpture is kept in the Altenburger Haus.

The site is accessible year-round and connects via paths to the wildlife park and the Path of Tree Giants nearby. Wear sturdy shoes since the walking routes run alongside water and can become slippery when wet.

The walls were built without mortar originally, which was an uncommon construction method for the period. This technique proved fragile in harsh winters, which is why they were rebuilt with a different approach.