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Kyffhausen Lower Castle – Kyffhäuser Monument loop from Naturschutzgebiet Rothenburg

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Kyffhäuserland

Kyffhausen Lower Castle – Kyffhäuser Monument loop from Naturschutzgebiet Rothenburg

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Kyffhausen Lower Castle – Kyffhäuser Monument loop from Naturschutzgebiet Rothenburg

00:47

2.79km

60m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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231 m

Barbarossa Tower, Upper Castle

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At the heart of the western upper castle rises the Barbarossa Tower, a defensive and residential tower that once served as the lords' last refuge. Today, it houses two exhibitions …

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893 m

Ascent to the Kyffhäuser Monument

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Stamp office Touringen stamp 139

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906 m

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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954 m

Lower Castle Chapel (Chapel of the Holy Cross), Kyffhausen Castle Ruins

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The chapel in the lower castle of the Kyffhäuser Monument, also known as the “Chapel of the Holy Cross”, was consecrated in 1433 under Gothic influence. It is integrated directly …

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1.06 km

This vantage point offers a wonderful view of the surrounding landscape and the Kyffhäuser Monument. Especially on warm and sunny days, the Novalisblick is a popular destination for families, hikers and picnic lovers.

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1.45 km

View of the Kyffhäuser Monument

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From the parking lot in front of the Burghof restaurant you have a magnificent view of the Kyffhäuser Monument.

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2.35 km

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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2.39 km

Kyffhäuser Monument

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Built during the period of the "National Monuments", which had its heyday in the 19th century. The Kyffhäuser Monument is one of the largest of its kind in Germany, along with the Walhalla in Regensburg.

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2.79 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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863 m

834 m

832 m

235 m

Surfaces

872 m

855 m

543 m

486 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

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Kyffhausen Lower Castle – Kyffhäuser Monument loop from Naturschutzgebiet Rothenburg

Barbarossa Tower, Upper Castle

Ascent to the Kyffhäuser Monument

Kyffhausen Lower Castle

Lower Castle Chapel (Chapel of the Holy Cross), Kyffhausen Castle Ruins

Novalis Viewpoint

View of the Kyffhäuser Monument

Commemorative Stone of the Associations of German Students

Kyffhäuser Monument

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