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Kyffhäuser Monument – Kyffhausen Lower Castle loop from Naturschutzgebiet Rothenburg

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Kyffhäuser Monument – Kyffhausen Lower Castle loop from Naturschutzgebiet Rothenburg

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Kyffhäuser Monument – Kyffhausen Lower Castle loop from Naturschutzgebiet Rothenburg

04:00

13.3km

390m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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3.75 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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3.79 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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4.11 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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5.99 km

View of Kyffhäuser Monument from Tilleda

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Here you'll find a beautiful panoramic view of the Kyffhäuser Mountains.
Benches for resting and viewing are everywhere.

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8.14 km

View of the Kyffhäuser Monument from Gietenkopf

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At this beautifully located, covered rest area you can enjoy a great view of the Kyffhäuser Monument. In addition, stamp hunters should not forget their Touringen stamp booklet.

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8.81 km

View of Kyffhäuser Monument

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From here you can see the Kyffhäuser monument very nice.

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9.30 km

View of Tilleda and Kyffhäuser Monument

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The Goldene Aue stretches out like a painting, and most importantly: the beautiful views are well-maintained, so you can actually see something. ☝️🤣

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9.62 km

View of Kyffhäuser Monument from Kauksberge

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From this rest area on the almost 453 meter high Kautsberge you also have a great view of the Kyffhäuser Monument and the castle courtyard. The perfect place for a little picnic!

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13.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.55 km

2.69 km

1.26 km

710 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.31 km

4.07 km

2.02 km

303 m

193 m

108 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

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17°C

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Kyffhäuser Monument – Kyffhausen Lower Castle loop from Naturschutzgebiet Rothenburg

Commemorative Stone of the Associations of German Students

Kyffhäuser Monument

Kyffhausen Lower Castle

View of Kyffhäuser Monument from Tilleda

View of the Kyffhäuser Monument from Gietenkopf

View of Kyffhäuser Monument

View of Tilleda and Kyffhäuser Monument

View of Kyffhäuser Monument from Kauksberge

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