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The best cycling routes in the Kyffhäuserkreis

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Cycling in the Kyffhäuserkreis is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Thuringia. So you can find your perfect Kyffhäuserkreis bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: November 28, 2025

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1. View of the Sachsenburg castles – View of Untere Sachsenburg loop from Artern

64.2km

03:45

190m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of Kelbra Reservoir – Kyffhäuser Monument loop from Bad Frankenhausen/Kyffhäuser

38.7km

02:28

280m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of Wendelstein Castle – View of Wendelstein Castle loop from Artern

51.8km

03:02

90m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. View of Kelbra Reservoir – Kelbra Reservoir loop from Steinthaleben

31.3km

02:11

270m

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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5. View of Wendelstein Castle – View of Wendelstein Castle loop from Bottendorf

71.4km

04:04

170m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Schönfelder See – View of Kyffhäuser loop from Bad Frankenhausen/Kyffhäuser

45.5km

02:41

150m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Kyffhäuser Cycle Path – Wipper Gorge loop from Bad Frankenhausen/Kyffhäuser

49.2km

02:59

320m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Knauer's Bench – Schönfelder Lake loop from Bad Frankenhausen/Kyffhäuser

30.9km

01:45

60m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. View of the Sachsenburg castles – Sömmerda City Park Bridge loop from Bretleben

81.1km

04:43

210m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. View of Wendelstein Castle – View of Wendelstein Castle loop from Roßleben

26.3km

01:31

100m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in the Kyffhäuserkreis

1. View of the Sachsenburg castles – View of Untere Sachsenburg loop from Artern

2. View of Kelbra Reservoir – Kyffhäuser Monument loop from Bad Frankenhausen/Kyffhäuser

3. View of Wendelstein Castle – View of Wendelstein Castle loop from Artern

4. View of Kelbra Reservoir – Kelbra Reservoir loop from Steinthaleben

5. View of Wendelstein Castle – View of Wendelstein Castle loop from Bottendorf

6. Schönfelder See – View of Kyffhäuser loop from Bad Frankenhausen/Kyffhäuser

7. Kyffhäuser Cycle Path – Wipper Gorge loop from Bad Frankenhausen/Kyffhäuser

8. Knauer's Bench – Schönfelder Lake loop from Bad Frankenhausen/Kyffhäuser

9. View of the Sachsenburg castles – Sömmerda City Park Bridge loop from Bretleben

10. View of Wendelstein Castle – View of Wendelstein Castle loop from Roßleben

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