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Kelbra (Kyffhäuser)

Kyffhäuser Monument – Kyffhausen Lower Castle loop from Naturschutzgebiet Rothenburg

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Harz Mountains
Mansfeld-Südharz
Kelbra (Kyffhäuser)

Kyffhäuser Monument – Kyffhausen Lower Castle loop from Naturschutzgebiet Rothenburg

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Kyffhäuser Monument – Kyffhausen Lower Castle loop from Naturschutzgebiet Rothenburg

04:45

16.2km

420m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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8.58 km

Naturschutzgebiet Rothenburg

Nature Reserve

2

10.8 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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10.8 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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11.1 km

Ascent to the Kyffhäuser Monument

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Stamp office Touringen stamp 139

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11.1 km

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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11.2 km

Novalis Viewpoint

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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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11.3 km

Unterburg

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11.6 km

Musical hiking trail at the Kyffhäuser

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The Frankenhausen women's choir had the great idea of creating a "sounding hiking trail" on the Kyffhäuser. Supported by the district's economic development agency, the Kur- und Touristik GmbH and …

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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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13.7 km

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16.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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10.4 km

2.12 km

1.66 km

1.30 km

598 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

1.94 km

1.50 km

1.28 km

1.20 km

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