Gypsum hill in the Kyffhäuser – Kattenburger Weg loop from Rottleben

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Kyffhäuserkreis

Kyffhäuserland

Gypsum hill in the Kyffhäuser – Kattenburger Weg loop from Rottleben

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Gypsum hill in the Kyffhäuser – Kattenburger Weg loop from Rottleben

03:57

13.9km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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246 m

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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898 m

Gypsum hill in the Kyffhäuser

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The South Harz gypsum karst landscape stretches for around 100 kilometers in length but only a few kilometers in width on the southern slope of the Harz Mountains. Here you …

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1.76 km

Old beech forest trail

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Many of the old giants have died, but many young trees are growing everywhere.

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3.18 km

Sandstone Quarry on the Geopfad

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The geo trail leads past an old sandstone quarry.

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4.77 km

Kattenburger Weg

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Mega I like such hillside paths, this one is beautiful and varied.

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7.28 km

View from Galgenberg

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The path to Galgenberg is well signposted. The path there is very pleasant to walk. You have a great view and there is also a bench to sit on. The …

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7.35 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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10.9 km

Trail along the Wipper

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Great way along the still small Wipper, easy to walk.
A few seats are available and if you are lucky you can see the rare kingfisher.

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13.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.28 km

4.45 km

2.05 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.77 km

4.69 km

2.48 km

522 m

366 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

January 5, 2025,Wege die einfach so passieren 😆

The original destination was once again Oberhof.
As life would have it, we ended up in the Kyffhäuser region. It was a great day with so much fun. Wonderful 🫠

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February 23, 2024,Kyffhäuserweg anschnuppern 👑

Today Bad Frankenhausen was the place for father-daughter hiking day.
First we looked at the 56 meter high leaning church tower of the upper church.
With an inclination of 4.93° from the vertical, it easily wins the comparison with the one meter lower Leaning Tower of Pisa and its 3.97° inclination.
There is a lot of construction going on around …

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May 4, 2025,Von Bad Frankenhausen zur Barbarossahöhle

Especially in spring, this is an incredibly beautiful and very varied tour with chestnut blossoms, the numerous rapeseed fields, lilacs, and blooming meadows.

You can stop for refreshments in Bad Frankenhausen and at the Barbarossa Cave.

At the beginning of the tour, you climb through forests and meadows, amidst numerous chestnut trees. From the Galgenberg, you have a fantastic view. …

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June 2, 2023,Im Südkyffhäuser

This was a beautiful tour at the right time of year to see lots of beautiful plants. On the Kattenburger Weg, a slope was covered with white grass lilies, on top of the gypsum hilltop a sea of blue flax and meadowsweet, plus great views and a beautiful forest.

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March 25, 2022,Barbarossa/Prinzen-Höhle Runde von Bad Frankenhausen

The cave is very worth seeing, you should definitely look at it 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

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May 9, 2022,Wanderung zur Barbarossa Höle

Well, I've been on the road quite a bit ‼️ but this tour is absolutely great 👍 People definitely do it and don't get tired of the tour in the cave ‼️

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April 14, 2024,Aussicht vom Galgenberg – Gipskuppe im Kyffhäuser Runde von Bad Frankenhausen

Unfortunately, the route was very difficult to pass in places due to fallen trees. It was not immediately apparent that the path was actually closed, and it was only noted a few kilometers later. The next closed section was then clear, and somehow everything was very strange there.

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May 14, 2024,Südkyffhäuser

A nice tour after work ☀️🥂...you just have to do it 😊the Kyffhäuser is a dream...from the purple orchid to the flax...grass lily and feather grass...peace...silence...only nightingale and chiffchaff in the ears 😊

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