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Mansfeld-Südharz

Kelbra (Kyffhäuser)

Stone pyramid in the forest – View of Rothenburg Castle loop from Kelbra

Hiking trails & Routes

Mansfeld-Südharz

Kelbra (Kyffhäuser)

Stone pyramid in the forest – View of Rothenburg Castle loop from Kelbra

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4.5

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Stone pyramid in the forest – View of Rothenburg Castle loop from Kelbra

02:37

8.68km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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107 m

Kyffhäuser Kleinbahn Station

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Station of the former Kyffhäuser narrow-gauge railway between Arten and Berga.

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199 m

Kelbra Promenade

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The old railway line is now a beautiful promenade with an extension over the field to the reservoir

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1.01 km

Stone pyramid in the forest

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Parallel to the chestnut avenue.
Probably built from petrified trees, with two sandstone tablets.

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3.45 km

Bärenköpfe (445 m)

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5

3.63 km

View of the Brocken and Rothenburg

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From here, weather permitting, you'll have a superb panoramic view: Kelbra, Rothenburg, the Harz Mountains—all the way to the Brocken. There's also an explanatory panel and a rest area.

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3.65 km

View of Rothenburg Castle

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Great rest area with a view over Kelbra and Rothenburg, and even to the Brocken on a clear day. There is also a wild and romantic hiking trail via the …

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4.34 km

View of Kulpenberg TV Tower

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Nice view of the television tower on the Kulpenberg.

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6.88 km

Shady Path to Kyffhäuser

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Beautiful path, but an almost endless climb.

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8.68 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.17 km

742 m

586 m

170 m

Surfaces

5.22 km

2.41 km

397 m

258 m

228 m

152 m

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