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Kyffhäuserkreis

Kyffhäuserland

Gypsum hill in the Kyffhäuser – Kattenburger Weg loop from Rottleben

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Kyffhäuserkreis

Kyffhäuserland

Gypsum hill in the Kyffhäuser – Kattenburger Weg loop from Rottleben

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378

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Gypsum hill in the Kyffhäuser – Kattenburger Weg loop from Rottleben

03:57

13.9km

300m

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: April 22, 2026

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246 m

Barbarossa Cave (Touringen Stamp Point No. 135)

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The Barbarossa Cave is one of two accessible anhydrite caves in the world and the only anhydrite show cave in Europe.

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Gypsum hill in the Kyffhäuser

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The South Harz gypsum karst landscape stretches for around 100 kilometers in length but only a few kilometers in width on the southern slope of the Harz Mountains. Here you …

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1.76 km

Old beech forest trail

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Many of the old giants have died, but many young trees are growing everywhere.

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3.18 km

Sandstone Quarry on the Geopfad

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The geo trail leads past an old sandstone quarry.

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4.77 km

Kattenburger Weg

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Mega I like such hillside paths, this one is beautiful and varied.

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7.28 km

View from Galgenberg

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The path to Galgenberg is well signposted. The path there is very pleasant to walk. You have a great view and there is also a bench to sit on. The …

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7.35 km

Chestnut Avenue in Kyffhäuser Nature Park

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Countless chestnut trees line the path on this 1.5 kilometer long section. The avenue is an absolute feast for the eyes, especially in autumn. Don't miss the short detour to Galgenberg with its wonderful panoramic view.

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10.9 km

Trail along the Wipper

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Great way along the still small Wipper, easy to walk.
A few seats are available and if you are lucky you can see the rare kingfisher.

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13.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.28 km

4.45 km

2.05 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.77 km

4.69 km

2.48 km

521 m

366 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Monday 29 June

27°C

13°C

80 %

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Gypsum hill in the Kyffhäuser – Kattenburger Weg loop from Rottleben

Barbarossa Cave (Touringen Stamp Point No. 135)

Gypsum hill in the Kyffhäuser

Old beech forest trail

Sandstone Quarry on the Geopfad

Kattenburger Weg

View from Galgenberg

Chestnut Avenue in Kyffhäuser Nature Park

Trail along the Wipper

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