Huckup, Bronze statue in Hildesheim, Germany
The bronze memorial depicts two figures: a supernatural being perched upon the shoulders of a young man carrying stolen apples in a sack.
Karl Röder created this sculpture in 1905 to represent the Aufhocker, a mythological figure from German folklore that jumped on night travelers.
The name Huckup derives from Low German traditions, representing a supernatural entity that punishes wrongdoers by climbing onto their backs.
Located at the intersection of Schuhstraße and Hoher Weg, the statue includes ramps that make it accessible for wheelchair users.
The base contains verses warning against apple theft, connecting the sculpture to local agricultural customs and moral teachings.
Location: Hildesheim
Creator: Karl Röder
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
GPS coordinates: 52.15103,9.95081
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:24
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