Running in the Kyffhäuserkreis is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full …

Last updated: September 12, 2025

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1. Old Linden Tree at Rathsfeld – View of Kyffhäuser Monument loop from Bad Frankenhausen/Kyffhäuser

20.1km

02:21

420m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of Kyffhäuser Monument – Old Linden Tree at Rathsfeld loop from Seehausen

28.9km

03:18

460m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of Hainleite – View of Bad Frankenhausen loop from Bad Frankenhausen/Kyffhäuser

14.1km

01:36

240m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Gravel pit in the palace park – Sondershausen Palace loop from Zentrum

6.12km

00:39

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Ölweg – Bad Frankenhausen Castle loop from Bad Frankenhausen/Kyffhäuser

9.53km

00:59

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Ölweg – Bad Frankenhausen Castle loop from Seehausen

8.37km

00:52

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Sondershausen Palace – Gravel pit in the palace park loop from Marienhall

6.96km

00:45

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Ölweg – Kyffhäuser Barracks loop from Seehausen

6.03km

00:38

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Long Valley – Kyffhäuser Monument loop from Sittendorf

7.31km

00:56

210m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Possen Tower loop from Oberspier

7.89km

00:51

80m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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1. Old Linden Tree at Rathsfeld – View of Kyffhäuser Monument loop from Bad Frankenhausen/Kyffhäuser

2. View of Kyffhäuser Monument – Old Linden Tree at Rathsfeld loop from Seehausen

3. View of Hainleite – View of Bad Frankenhausen loop from Bad Frankenhausen/Kyffhäuser

4. Gravel pit in the palace park – Sondershausen Palace loop from Zentrum

5. Ölweg – Bad Frankenhausen Castle loop from Bad Frankenhausen/Kyffhäuser

6. Ölweg – Bad Frankenhausen Castle loop from Seehausen

7. Sondershausen Palace – Gravel pit in the palace park loop from Marienhall

8. Ölweg – Kyffhäuser Barracks loop from Seehausen

9. Long Valley – Kyffhäuser Monument loop from Sittendorf

10. Possen Tower loop from Oberspier

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