Kyffhausen Lower Castle – Kyffhäuser Monument loop from Kelbra

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Harz Mountains

Mansfeld-Südharz

Kelbra (Kyffhäuser)

Kyffhausen Lower Castle – Kyffhäuser Monument loop from Kelbra

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Kyffhausen Lower Castle – Kyffhäuser Monument loop from Kelbra

05:03

17.2km

430m

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 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.51 km

Viewpoint

7.92 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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8.56 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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9.06 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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9.16 km

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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9.21 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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9.53 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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9.57 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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13.2 km

View of Rothenburg Castle

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Great resting place with a view over Kelbra and to the Rothenburg, with clear visibility even to the Brocken. There is also a wild and romantic hiking trail over the …

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17.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.82 km

3.59 km

1.45 km

903 m

850 m

595 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

2.82 km

1.41 km

1.19 km

1.02 km

296 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

16°C

8°C

13 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

August 14, 2022,Wanderung zum Kyffhaeuser Denkmal

Our first action on our road trip on the Bier und Burgenstrasse was the conquest of the Reichsburg Kyffhausen. Unfortunately we came too late. Others were faster, there are only ruins to see. But instead Kaiser Barbarossa and Kaiser Wilhelm. The tour only leads through the forest and can also be done at 30 degrees.

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January 18, 2025,Wanderung

It was a beautiful route. There was fog in the valley and beautiful sunshine on the mountain.

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March 11, 2025,🌞🏰 Kyffhäuserburgberg Runde von Kelbra aus 🏘️⛰️

Today I found myself in Kelbra 🏘️, which is located in the Mansfeld-Südharz district. My destination, however, was the Kyffhäuser Mountains ⛰️⛰️ in the neighboring district of the same name, with its famous Kyffhäuser Monument.

At first, the route ran along the edge of the forest on the Kyffhäuser Nordrandweg trail, heading east toward Tilleda 🏘️.

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