Kyffhäuser Monument – Kyffhausen Lower Castle loop from Naturschutzgebiet Rothenburg

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Kyffhäuser Monument – Kyffhausen Lower Castle loop from Naturschutzgebiet Rothenburg

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Kyffhäuser Monument – Kyffhausen Lower Castle loop from Naturschutzgebiet Rothenburg

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7.53km

250m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 13, 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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939 m

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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992 m

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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1.00 km

Ascent to the Kyffhäuser Monument

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Stamp office Touringen stamp 139

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1.82 km

Großer Hohlweg

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The Great Hollow Way is a historic path that leads up to the Kyffhäuser Monument. This steep route offers an exciting and varied hike through an impressive landscape.

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3.13 km

Orchard Meadows Near Tilleda

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Wonderful orchards with a great view of the monument at the foot of the Kyffhäuser.

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3.81 km

View of Kyffhäuser Monument from Tilleda

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Here you'll find a beautiful panoramic view of the Kyffhäuser Mountains.
Benches for resting and viewing are everywhere.

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7.53 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.46 km

1.80 km

700 m

498 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.80 km

3.46 km

135 m

125 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Wednesday 11 November

7°C

1°C

37 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

May 2, 2024,Zur Unterburg und Kyffhäuser Barbarossa- Denkmal

Saw a lot, learned a lot. A great, worthwhile tour as a stopover on the way to the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. That's how vacation works (for us!)...

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October 12, 2022,HZ 08/2022: Kyffhäuser von Tilleda

It's almost a tradition: At the end of a holiday in the Harz Mountains, a visit to the Kyffhäuser Mountains with the Kaiser Wilhelm Monument is always on the agenda.

It's always nice, unfortunately, despite the sunny weather, it was too hazy to see the Thuringian Forest. Even the Brocken was hardly recognizable today.

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