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The Top 20 Attractions in the Kyffhäuserkreis

There are plenty of places to see and visit in the Kyffhäuserkreis. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Kyffhäuserkreis is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 31, 2025

Bärental Suspension Bridge

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The suspension bridge is located in the Bärental and from it you have a beautiful view of the Hohe Schrecke.

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Kyffhausen Castle and the Kyffhäuser Monument

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The ruins of the Reichsburg Kyffhausen and the Kyffhäuser Monument sit high up on the Kyffhäuserburgberg. It is not clear when exactly the castle was built, but there are finds …

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Kyffhausen Lower Castle

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My absolute highlight. The Kyffhäuser Monument is impressive, but the Lower Castle is charming and not overcrowded, at least outside of the holidays. Very romantic.

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Barbarossa Tower (Kyffhäuser Castle)

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The square keep of the upper castle is now called the Barbarossa Tower. The tower, which is still preserved up to a height of 17 metres, has three-metre-thick walls. It …

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Barbarossa Cave (Touringen Stamp Point No. 135)

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The Barbarossa Cave covers 13,000 square meters and is one of only two existing show caves in the world, made of anhydrite rock, making it a geological rarity. The unique …

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Commemorative Stone of the Associations of German Students

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The German Students' Association's embassy memorial stone is a reminder of how enthusiastically the students received the "social message" of Kaiser Wilhelm I on November 17, 1881. The Kaiser had …

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Leaning Tower of the Oberkirche, Bad Frankenhausen

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With an overhang of 4.6 meters, it is even one meter more inclined than the Leaning Tower in Pisa. Hard to believe! Looks crazy when you stand in front of it.

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Thuringian Gate (Thüringer Pforte)

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The Thuringian Gate is the name given to the breakthrough of the Unstrut near Sachsenburg in Thuringia. With a great view of the pretty railway viaduct.

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Wooden Sculpture Trail Garnbach

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Great idea, I think the picturesque town of Garnbach also benefits from the wooden figures.

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Long Valley Cherry Tree Trail

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During cherry season, nobody has to go hungry here, the way away from Gehofen leads over a rustic Holweg with a beautiful view of the valley.

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The Top 20 Attractions in the Kyffhäuserkreis

Bärental Suspension Bridge

Kyffhausen Castle and the Kyffhäuser Monument

Kyffhausen Lower Castle

Barbarossa Tower (Kyffhäuser Castle)

Barbarossa Cave (Touringen Stamp Point No. 135)

Commemorative Stone of the Associations of German Students

Leaning Tower of the Oberkirche, Bad Frankenhausen

Thuringian Gate (Thüringer Pforte)

Wooden Sculpture Trail Garnbach

Long Valley Cherry Tree Trail

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