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Kyffhäuserkreis

The Top 12 Gorges in the Kyffhäuserkreis

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 12

to choose from in the Kyffhäuserkreis. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in the Kyffhäuserkreis.

Last updated: November 7, 2025

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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Mittelburg (Middle Castle) — Ruins of Kyffhausen Castle

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On closer inspection, the rocky gorge between the lower castle and the entrance to the monument turns out to be a quarry.
Two remains of masonry mark the level of the former central castle.

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Helbetal Valley Trail

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Just beautiful.
The best time for "water hiking" on the Helbe is from the end of February to the beginning of April, after which it becomes increasingly dry.

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Steintal Gorge

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This path is pretty much left to its own devices. It's not easy to follow. A lot of deadwood also blocks the way. In the upper section, the trees lie …

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Wüsten Kalktal

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Hobby geologists watch out, because here in the desert limestone valley you will encounter stink slate and dry gypsum. These layers formed there millions of years ago while the area …

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Thuringian Gate

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Unstrut breakthrough through Hainleite and jewelry…

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Steep Slope of the Wipper (Wipperdurchbruch)

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This narrow path crosses the rather steep slope at the Wipper breakthrough in a constant up and down and is almost alpine.

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Wipperdurchbruch Road

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Nice along the seesaw with Kohnstein and Arnsburg

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Forest valley with streams

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The main hiking trail Wernigerode-Eisenach runs through this enchanted valley... Update: No longer recommended, the path is unfortunately completely overgrown, a shame.
New update: everything is free again, great! 👍

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View of the Wipper Gorge from Arnsburg

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Simply enjoy the view from Arnsburg down into the Wipper valley.

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