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Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Mansfeld-Südharz
Kelbra (Kyffhäuser)

View of Kelbra Reservoir – Barbarossa Cave (Touringen Stamp Point No. 135) loop from Stausee Kelbra

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Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Mansfeld-Südharz
Kelbra (Kyffhäuser)

View of Kelbra Reservoir – Barbarossa Cave (Touringen Stamp Point No. 135) loop from Stausee Kelbra

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View of Kelbra Reservoir – Barbarossa Cave (Touringen Stamp Point No. 135) loop from Stausee Kelbra

00:59

15.2km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. 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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1.66 km

View of Kelbra Reservoir

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A nice descent towards the lake - camping and recreation area reservoir Kelbra.

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6.60 km

Cycle Path Extension: Barbarossa Cave–Steinthaleben

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Extension of the new cycle path from the Barbarossa Cave to Steinthaleben

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7.32 km

Rest Area with Shelter

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7.67 km

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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7.70 km

Geopark Kyffhäuser Information Center

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The new building houses a small museum and exhibition.
Is free of charge.

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7.79 km

Barbarossa Cave

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The Barbarossa Cave was discovered purely by chance. The idea was to revive copper shale mining in the Kyffhäuser region. In 1860, the entrepreneur Wilhelm von Born therefore had a …

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15.2 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

1.12 km

760 m

228 m

142 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

1.20 km

263 m

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Highest point (260 m)

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