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Kyffhäuserland

View of the Kyffhäuser Monument – Kyffhausen Lower Castle loop from Naturschutzgebiet Rothenburg

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Kyffhäuserkreis

Kyffhäuserland

View of the Kyffhäuser Monument – Kyffhausen Lower Castle loop from Naturschutzgebiet Rothenburg

Moderate

4.6

(80)

340

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View of the Kyffhäuser Monument – Kyffhausen Lower Castle loop from Naturschutzgebiet Rothenburg

01:58

5.89km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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600 m

View of the Kyffhäuser Monument

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From the parking lot in front of the Burghof restaurant you have a magnificent view of the Kyffhäuser Monument.

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615 m

Musical hiking trail at the Kyffhäuser

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The Frankenhausen women's choir had the great idea of creating a "sounding hiking trail" on the Kyffhäuser. Supported by the district's economic development agency, the Kur- und Touristik GmbH and …

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997 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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1.06 km

Ascent to the Kyffhäuser Monument

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Stamp office Touringen stamp 139

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1.08 km

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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1.12 km

Lower Castle Chapel (Chapel of the Holy Cross), Kyffhausen Castle Ruins

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The chapel in the lower castle of the Kyffhäuser Monument, also known as the “Chapel of the Holy Cross”, was consecrated in 1433 under Gothic influence. It is integrated directly …

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3.34 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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4.65 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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5.89 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.13 km

1.91 km

1.33 km

504 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.99 km

961 m

735 m

137 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Wednesday 5 August

28°C

17°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

September 19, 2021,Sonntagstour zum Kyffhäuser

Unfortunately forgot to record from the beginning. Happened🥴

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August 6, 2021,Kyffhäuser – Unterburg Runde von Tilleda (Kyffhäuser)

Moderately difficult hike, sure-footedness required

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View of the Kyffhäuser Monument – Kyffhausen Lower Castle loop from Naturschutzgebiet Rothenburg

View of the Kyffhäuser Monument

Musical hiking trail at the Kyffhäuser

Novalis Viewpoint

Ascent to the Kyffhäuser Monument

Kyffhausen Lower Castle

Lower Castle Chapel (Chapel of the Holy Cross), Kyffhausen Castle Ruins

Orchard Meadows Near Tilleda

Großer Hohlweg

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