Kyffhäuser Monument – Kyffhausen Lower Castle loop from Bad Frankenhausen/Kyffhäuser

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Bad Frankenhausen/Kyffhäuser

Kyffhäuser Monument – Kyffhausen Lower Castle loop from Bad Frankenhausen/Kyffhäuser

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Kyffhäuser Monument – Kyffhausen Lower Castle loop from Bad Frankenhausen/Kyffhäuser

07:12

24.3km

680m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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1.39 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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8.87 km

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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8.91 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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9.24 km

Ascent to the Kyffhäuser Monument

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Stamp office Touringen stamp 139

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9.25 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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9.70 km

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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11.7 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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23.7 km

Leaning Tower of the Oberkirche, Bad Frankenhausen

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With an overhang of 4.6 meters, it is even one meter more inclined than the Leaning Tower in Pisa. Hard to believe! Looks crazy when you stand in front of it.

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