Trail to the Kyffhäuser Monument – Kyffhäuser Monument loop from Naturschutzgebiet Rothenburg

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Trail to the Kyffhäuser Monument – Kyffhäuser Monument loop from Naturschutzgebiet Rothenburg

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Trail to the Kyffhäuser Monument – Kyffhäuser Monument loop from Naturschutzgebiet Rothenburg

02:06

7.55km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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599 m

Trail to the Kyffhäuser Monument

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It goes steeply uphill

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963 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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1.00 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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1.19 km

Spiral staircase at the Kyffhäuser Monument

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Being mobile

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1.29 km

Deep well

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just take a look and be surprised

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1.32 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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2.25 km

Burghof Kyffhäuser

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In 1890, when construction of the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial began, the Burghof was built to supply the construction workers in the quarry directly below the construction site. It is modeled …

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5.36 km

Viewpoint

6.92 km

Bench With View of Ruins of Castle on Hilltop

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A beautifully situated bench with a wonderful view. A shelter is located further up.

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7.55 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.47 km

1.76 km

1.74 km

1.01 km

481 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.46 km

1.93 km

1.58 km

1.07 km

504 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

Weather

Wednesday 11 November

7°C

1°C

59 %

Additional weather tips

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

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Comments

November 4, 2023,Zum Kyffhäuser-Denkmal

In a beautiful autumn mood 🍁🍃🍂 visited the Kaiser Wilhelm monument in the Kyffhäuser district, studied a little history and stretched your legs a bit.

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