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Kyffhäuserkreis

Kyffhäuserkreis

Melmensee – View of Kyffhäuser Monument loop from Ichstedt

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Kyffhäuserkreis

Kyffhäuserkreis

Melmensee – View of Kyffhäuser Monument loop from Ichstedt

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Melmensee – View of Kyffhäuser Monument loop from Ichstedt

01:26

20.9km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.50 km

View of the Kyffhäuser Monument

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Great view of the Kyffhäuser Monument

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2

3.52 km

Melmensee

Highlight • Lake

The Melmensee is located on the Kyffhäuserradweg, it is said to have been created by a bomb drop and the water level has been falling very significantly for 2 years. There is a covered bench here to rest

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3

9.57 km

Rest area with a view of the Kyffhäuser Monument

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Here you have a wonderful panoramic view of the valley.

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4

10.6 km

Steinlisch Baude, Brücksche Haide

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Very nice rest area. Here you can also find a place with several people.

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5

11.1 km

View of Wallhausen and Sangerhausen

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Very nice view of Wallhausen and Sangerhausen.

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6

13.7 km

St. Martin's Church (Brücken/Helme)

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The origins of the church go back to the 13th century, the tower dates from 1518. After a fire, in 1591 the church was rebuilt with its present appearance.

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17.3 km

View of Kyffhäuser Monument

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8

18.5 km

View of the Großer Geyersberg

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20.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.25 km

7.87 km

3.82 km

Surfaces

13.9 km

3.67 km

1.89 km

1.49 km

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Wednesday 22 July

22°C

12°C

29 %

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