Kyffhäuser Monument – Barbarossa Tower, Upper Castle loop from Naturschutzgebiet Rothenburg

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Kyffhäuser Monument – Barbarossa Tower, Upper Castle loop from Naturschutzgebiet Rothenburg

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Kyffhäuser Monument – Barbarossa Tower, Upper Castle loop from Naturschutzgebiet Rothenburg

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2.20km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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527 m

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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566 m

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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707 m

Spiral staircase at the Kyffhäuser Monument

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813 m

Deep well

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just take a look and be surprised

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891 m

Barbarossa wooden sculpture at the Kyffhäuser Monument

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Barbarossa, as we imagine him today, was carved here from wood. He is sitting on a bench.

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999 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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1.24 km

View of the Kyffhäuser Monument

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is worth a trip

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1.41 km

Erfurter Gate (Kyffhäuser Castle Gate)

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The Erfurt Gate is a historic Romanesque chamber gate in the upper castle of the Kyffhäuser Monument. It is one of the few remaining parts of the original castle complex …

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2.20 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.30 km

788 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.06 km

559 m

515 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

16°C

9°C

55 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

May 10, 2024,Kyffhäuser

You can do it, it's nice to look at and interesting too. Time-wise you can plan on 2.5 hours and you've seen everything. Entry is €9 per person, and parking all day for €3. Lots of bikers on the road - the winding route is tempting. 😃

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December 20, 2021,Kaiserlich gewandert - KYFFHÄUSER DENKMAL

The weather was really nice again today. This monument is impressive.
Sorry for the many pictures.

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April 11, 2023,HARZ-TAG1 Kyffhäuser-Denkmal und Besichtigung Barbarossahöhle

Admission is €9.50, which is definitely worth every cent.
Impressive monument, with upper castle and lower castle, named by Emperor Wilhelm I or "Barbarossa" because of his red beard.
Legend has it that Barbarossa did not die, but went to sleep in an underground castle.
We also explored one of the most famous natural spectacles, the Barbarossa Cave (only possible …

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